Question

    Shrinkage is associated with

    A Cooking Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Dehydration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Microwave heating Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D High pressure processing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Shrinkage of food materials during drying is a common physical phenomenon which affects the textural quality and taste of the dried product. The shrinkage of food material depends on many factors including material characteristics, microstructure, mechanical properties, and process conditions .

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