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      Question

      Lye peeling is done at a temperature

      of:
      A 75°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 84°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 93°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 105°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Lye peeling uses hot NaOH (93°C) to dissolve peels of tomatoes/peaches. The alkali hydrolyzes pectin, followed by rinsing to remove residual lye. 

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