Question

ii) To avoid sprouting, potatoes are exposed to A) Polarization B) Preservative C) Radiation D) Pasteurization.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Humidity/Moisture – keep potatoes at high humidity to prevent them from drying out. A relative humidity of 90% to 95% is recommended. Light – you don't need light to sprout potatoes. Exposure to sunlight will make potatoes turn green, so keep them in a dark place if you are storing them for eating.

Answer 2

To avoid sprouting, potatoes are exposed to C) Radiation.

• A special technology called Food Irradiation (application of ionizing to food) is applied to improve safety and increase its shelf life.
• The Irradiation of food doesn't affect their quality or make them less nutritive.
• This technique eliminates the risk of food-borne diseases and helps to preserve the food.
• Using this method delays the sprouting and ripening. For example, potatoes.