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Agriculture · Q248

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 248

Q248

Sugar recovery from sugar beet is approximately

A.
5 - 8%
B.
10 - 12%
Answer
C.
25 - 28%
D.
35 - 38%

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sugarbeet also acts as a resource for organic sugar production. Sugar beet is a white, taproot structure that synthesizes sugar by the process of photosynthesis and stores it in its root, and on the further extraction process, it has a content of 10 - 12% sugar approximately. The sugar produced from sugar beet is termed beet sugar and has a sweeter aftertaste with a fruity aroma.