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Agriculture · Q59

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 59

Q59

Flavouring compound for butter is

A.
Lactic acid
B.
Diacetyl
Answer
C.
Acetyl methyl carbinol
D.
Lactose

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Flavouring compound for butter is Diacetyl.
Diacetyl is also the primary flavor compound in starter cultures and distillates which are used in producing cultured butter. It is a volatile yellow liquid ketone with a cheese-like smell.
It is a naturally occurring substance that gives butter its characteristic flavor and aroma and is often a component of artificial flavoring formulations.