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Microbes in Human Welfare: Traditional Foods MCQ

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Traditional FoodsMediumQuestion 14005

Question

Idli and dosa batter becomes soft and spongy mainly due to:

  1. A
    Microbial fermentation
    Correct
  2. B
    Only sunlight
  3. C
    Protein denaturation by heat before cooking
  4. D
    Drying

Correct answer

Microbial fermentation

Explanation

Microbes grow in the batter and produce gases and acids.

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