Question

    Concentration of SO₂ in concentrated juice

    is:
    A 500 ppm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1000 ppm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1500 ppm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 350 ppm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Concentrated juices (e.g., lime, lemon) tolerate 1500 ppm SO₂ due to high acidity, which reduces free SO₂ toxicity while inhibiting microbial spoilage during storage. 

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