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Agriculture · Q516

Horticulture

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 516

Q516

Oleoresin is extracted from

A.
Onion
B.
Ginger
C.
Chillies
Answer
D.
Tomato

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Oleoresin is extracted from chilies.
Oleoresins are semi-solid extracts composed of resin and essential or fatty oil, obtained by evaporation of the solvents used for their production.
It is extracted from finely ground chili or paprika powder. A volatile non-aqueous solvent such as hexane, ether, or ethylene dichloride is added and allowed to thoroughly wet the material. The oleoresin enters into solution with the solvent, forming micella.