Question

Match List-I with List-II 

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: 
 

• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Remember the general order of sugar cooking stages by increasing temperature: Thread \(\rightarrow\) Soft Ball \(\rightarrow\) Firm Ball \(\rightarrow\) Hard Ball \(\rightarrow\) Soft Crack \(\rightarrow\) Hard Crack \(\rightarrow\) Caramel. Match the products based on their hardness: Fondant (softest) \(\rightarrow\) Toffee \(\rightarrow\) Caramel (hardest/highest temp).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The manufacturing of sugar confectionery depends on boiling a sugar solution to specific temperatures. Each temperature corresponds to a particular sugar concentration and results in a different texture in the final cooled product. This progression is known as the stages of sugar cookery.
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Let's match the products to their typical cooking temperatures based on the stages of sugar cookery:
- (B) Fondant: The base for fondant requires a sugar syrup boiled to the soft-ball stage, which allows for the formation of fine sugar crystals upon cooling and agitation. The thread stage is slightly below this. Let's match Fondant with the Thread Stage temperature: (II) 110-112 \(^{\circ}\)C.
- (A) Syrup: A simple syrup used for desserts or as a base for other candies is often cooked to the soft-ball stage to give it more body than a simple solution. This corresponds to (I) 112-115 \(^{\circ}\)C.
- (D) Toffee: Toffee has a firm, chewy texture and is cooked to the firm-ball stage, which is hotter than the soft-ball stage. This corresponds to (III) 118-120 \(^{\circ}\)C.
- (C) Caramel: Caramel requires a higher temperature to achieve its characteristic brown color (from caramelization) and harder texture. The soft-crack stage is appropriate for making hard caramels. This corresponds to (IV) 132-143 \(^{\circ}\)C.
So, the logical matching is A\(\rightarrow\)I, B\(\rightarrow\)II, C\(\rightarrow\)IV, D\(\rightarrow\)III.
Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III). This corresponds to option (C).