Hydrogenation is the process of adding……to an edible vegetable oil using a catalyst to produce semi-solid fats.
a) hydrogen
b) oxygen
c) carbon
d) nitrogen
In the process of hydrogenation, the………is used as a catalyst.
a) cobalt
b) nickle
c) lithium
d) sodium
Depending on the degree of saturation the oil may be……… hydrogenated.
a) partially
b) fully
c) both a & b
d) none of these
Oil that is completely hydrogenated becomes………at room temperature.
a) solid
b) liquid
c) gas
d) semi-solid
Oils are hydrogenated at a…………..to form vegetable ghee.
a) 250—300 0C
b) 150—200 0C
c) 100—150 0C
d) 50—80 0C
The………of mixed glycerides mainly depends upon the number of unsaturated fatty acid components in a molecules.
a) viscosity
b) boiling point
c) melting point
d) density
