Question

A major reason as to why evaporators and their selection for different applications in the food industry is very important is because ______

a.

Organoleptic characteristics of food is very important

b.

Many food items are heat sensitive

c.

Majority of them have high moisture content

d.

All of the mentioned reasons

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Answer: (d).All of the mentioned reasons

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