Answer-<p>A dilute solution of sodium hydroxide is used in&hellip;&hellip;.peeling</p>

Lye sodium hydroxide NaOH peeling is the most common method for peeling tomatoes in the Midwest U.S. With the rise in the cost of NaOH and the associated disposal problems, alternative methods for peeling need to be examined. Solutions of NaOH, potassium hydoxide KOH and calcium hydroxide CaOH2 at different concentrations were compared to determine their efficacy as peeling agents.