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Agriculture · Q1031

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 1031

Q1031

Lye peeling is done at a temperature of

A.
84°C
B.
93°C
Answer
C.
105°C
D.
65°C

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Lye peeling is the process of removing the peels of fruits and vegetables by immersion in a lye solution.
In this method, the fruits and vegetables are immersed in a hot caustic soda solution (lye) followed by tumbling in a wash to remove skin and chemicals. It is done at a temperature of about 93°C.