Question

The milk is .......... to increase the keeping quality so that it does not spoil during distribution.

• A. Homogenised
• B. Defatted
• C. Pasteurized
• D. Fortified

Hint:

bf{Pasteurization} helps kill harmful bacteria and prolong the shelf life of milk, making it safer for consumption and reducing spoilage during transport and distribution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To prevent milk from spoiling during distribution, it is often pasteurized. Pasteurization is the process of heating milk to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria and microorganisms that could cause spoilage. This method helps increase the shelf life of milk, making it safe for consumption over an extended period, especially during distribution.
- Homogenization is a process that breaks down the fat molecules in milk to prevent cream from separating, but it does not directly affect the keeping quality.
- Defatting refers to the removal of fat from milk, which is done for producing skim milk, but this process does not necessarily extend the shelf life.
- Fortification refers to adding nutrients to milk, such as vitamins or minerals, but it does not directly affect its ability to prevent spoilage.
Thus, the correct answer is option (3): Milk is pasteurized to increase its keeping quality.