Question

which preservatives is used in jelly making?
1 sugar
2 pectin
3 sulphite
4 sulphur dioxide

Answer 1

the ans. is sulphites and sulphur dioxide are used as preservatives in food items containing minimum of vegetable and fruits.

Answer 2

Sugar is the preservative used in Jelly making (option 1)

Sugar

• Sugar is used as a preservative agent in jellies.
• Sugar prevents the growth of mold and yeast in jellies

• They help to improve the color of the jelly
• It is also used as a binding agent in jellies.
• Common sources of sugar for the preparation of jellies are cane and beet sugar.

Pectin

• Pectin is used to get the consistency of the jelly
• It helps the jellies to arrive at a semisolid consistency
• Sometimes acids are added to pectin for improving their capability of jelling
• Pectin is extracted from citrus fruits using the white outer layer

Sulphite

• Sulphite is used to improve the color of the food
• It protects the food items from bacteria and fungi
• Using Sulphite the food items such as wines can be kept so long
• Sulphite is used in medications also

Sulphur Dioxide

• Sulphur dioxide is used in foods as an antioxidant.
• They are used as preservatives in dry fruits.
• They are also used in winemaking and it is considered to be safe for health