Question

    Toughening effect on canned beans is due

    to:
    A K Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ca Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C S Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Calcium ions interact with pectin, hardening cell walls and causing toughening in canned beans. Softening can be achieved by chelating calcium.

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