Question

Proximate analysis of major components in food generally does not include:

• A. \(\text{Amino acid composition}\)
• B. \(\text{Fat}\)
• C. \(\text{Carbohydrates}\)
• D. \(\text{Protein}\)

Hint:

Proximate analysis quantifies macronutrients like fat, protein, and carbohydrates, but not the detailed amino acid profile of proteins.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding proximate analysis.
- Proximate analysis measures the basic macronutrient components of food: moisture, fat, protein, carbohydrates, and ash.
Step 2: Explanation of incorrect options.
- Fat (B), Carbohydrates (C), and Protein (D) are all measured in proximate analysis.
- Amino acid composition (A) is not part of proximate analysis, which measures total protein, not its amino acid profile.
Step 3: Selecting the correct option. Since amino acid composition is not part of proximate analysis, the correct answer is (A) Amino acid composition.