Question

Match Uses/Functions of Soybean lecithins with Product.

List - I	List - II
A. Instant food	I. Viscosity reduction
B. Chocolates	II. Emulsifier, antispattering
C. Margarine	III. Nutrition supplement
D. Dietetics	IV. Wetting and dispersing agent

• A. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• B. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
• C. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• D. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

Hint:

Always consider the primary function of lecithins in different food products to correctly match their uses.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
Lecithins are phospholipids that have various functions in food products due to their amphiphilic nature. They can act as emulsifiers, viscosity modifiers, wetting agents, and nutrition supplements.

Step 2: Meaning
- Viscosity reduction: Decreases the thickness or resistance of a liquid. - Emulsifier: Helps mix two immiscible substances (e.g., oil and water). - Antispattering: Prevents splashing during cooking. - Nutrition supplement: Provides essential nutrients like phospholipids, fatty acids, and vitamins.

Step 3: Analysis
1. Instant Food (A): - Lecithins can be used in instant foods to improve texture and stability by acting as a wetting and dispersing agent, which helps in the uniform distribution of ingredients. 2. Chocolates (B): - In chocolates, lecithins act as emulsifiers and antispattering agents, helping to maintain a smooth consistency and prevent unwanted splashing during production. 3. Margarine (C): - Lecithins are commonly used in margarine as an emulsifier, which helps in the dispersion of oil throughout the mixture, ensuring a smooth texture and preventing separation. 4. Dietetics (D): - While lecithins can be used for nutritional purposes, they are not typically classified under dietetics but rather as a functional ingredient that provides nutrition.

Step 4: Conclusion
Based on the analysis, the correct matching is: - A (Instant food) uses IV (Wetting and dispersing agent). - B (Chocolates) uses II (Emulsifier, antispattering). - C (Margarine) uses II (Emulsifier). - D (Dietetics) does not directly match any of the given functions but can be inferred to use III (Nutrition supplement). However, since the options provided do not include a direct match for dietetics and nutrition supplement, we must choose the closest fit based on the available options. Final Answer: (A)