Question

Choose the correct statements about fermented food products:
A. Sauerkraut is made from cabbage,
B. Natural microbiota is associated with fermentation of cucumbers,
C. Tofu is a fermented product of olive,
D. Miso is prepared from milk, E. Tempeh is a fermented soybean product. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, E only
• B. B, C, D only
• C. A, B, D only
• D. C, D, E only

Hint:

Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, while tempeh and miso are soybean-based fermented products.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Fermented foods are prepared by microbial action on plant or animal products. Microorganisms convert sugars and other compounds into acids, alcohols or other products.

Step 1: Check statement A.
Sauerkraut is a fermented cabbage product. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Check statement B.
Cucumber fermentation for pickles can involve naturally occurring microorganisms. \[ B \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3: Check statement C.
Tofu is made from soybean, not olive. \[ C \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 4: Check statement D.
Miso is a fermented soybean product, not a milk product. \[ D \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 5: Check statement E.
Tempeh is a fermented soybean product. \[ E \text{ is correct} \] Thus, the correct statements are: \[ A,B,E \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (A)} \]