This set of Fruits Processing Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Fruit Product Order”.
1. What is FPO in food?
a) Fruit Product Order
b) Fresh Product Order
c) Fish Product Order
d) Food Product Order
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Explanation: The Fruit Products Order 1955 is an order that is circulated under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act – 1955. The manufacture of fruit & vegetable products should maintain sanitary and hygienic conditions in the locations. The quality standards should be followed. It is mandatory for a fruit processor to follow this order.
2. When was the Fruit Product Order established in India?
a) 1955
b) 1986
c) 1992
d) 1964
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Explanation: Fruit and Vegetable Processing Sector is regulated by the Fruit Products Order, 1955. APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) was established by the Government of India in 1986. The Government of India had promulgated the Milk and Milk Product Order (MMPO) in 1992.
3. What is Fruit Products Order Mark?
a) It is mandatory certification for all processed fruits
b) It is mandatory certification for only fruits beverage processing
c) It is voluntary certification for all processed fruits
d) It is voluntary certification for only fruits beverage processing
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Explanation: Fruit Products Order Mark (FPO Mark) is a mandatory certification mark for all processed and packaged fruits in India. Ministry of Food processing Industry is a regulatory authority which issues certificates. It develops the standards for the manufacturing fruit products in India.
4. Fruit Products Order Mark became a mandatory certification only in 2006.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The name FPO mark is coined from the Act Fruit Products Order which has been in force since 1955. It became a mandatory certification only in 2006 after notification of Food Safety and Standard Act. It is an obligatory certification required for fruits processing.
5. What is the specification of lead in soft drinks under Fruit Products Order?
a) 0.5 ppm
b) 1 ppm
c) 1.5 ppm
d) 2 ppm
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Explanation: The fruit juice consists of four heavy metals that can be dangerous for human consumption. They are arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. The specification of lead in soft drinks under Fruit Products Order is 0.5 ppm.
6. What is the specification of zinc in ready to drink beverages under Fruit Products Order?
a) 5 ppm
b) 1 ppm
c) 10 ppm
d) 12 ppm
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Explanation: The specification of zinc in ready to drink beverages under Fruit Products Order is 5 ppm. The specification of tin in fruit beverages under Fruit Products Order is 250 ppm. The specification of copper under Fruit Products Order is 50 ppm.
7. What is the specification of sulphur dioxide in jams under Fruit Products Order?
a) 1000-2000 ppm
b) 150-900 ppm
c) 100-200 ppm
d) 150-350ppm
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Explanation: The specification of sulphur dioxide in jams under Fruit Products Order is 1000-2000 ppm. Sulphur dioxide has strong antimicrobial capacity and preserves against microbial spoilage. It can induce asthma when inhaled or ingested by sensitive people even in high dilution.
8. What is the specification of sulphur dioxide in fruit juice concentrate under Fruit Products Order?
a) 1000 ppm
b) 1500 ppm
c) 2000 ppm
d) 2500 ppm
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Explanation: Sulphur dioxide is a preservative commonly used in a variety of foods and beverages including dried fruits, sausages, fruit and vegetable juices, cider and wine. The specification of sulphur dioxide in fruit juice concentrate under Fruit Products Order is 1500 ppm. Sulphur dioxide acts as antimicrobial agent. It preserves against the biological spoilage.
9. What is the specification of benzoic acid in fruit jelly under Fruit Products Order?
a) 2000 ppm
b) 900 ppm
c) 200 ppm
d) 350ppm
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Explanation: The specification of benzoic acid in fruit jelly under Fruit Products Order is 200 ppm. Benzoic Acid and Sodium Benzoate are generally recognized as safe in foods. It acts as antibacterial and antifungal preservative.
10. What is the minimum requirement for Food Product Order?
a) Sanitary and hygienic conditions
b) Land value
c) Profit and loss
d) Scaling of the industry
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Explanation: The minimum requirements for Food Product Order are sanitary and hygienic conditions of premises, surroundings and personnel. It also includes water to be used for processing. The machinery and equipment are also covered. It also regulates the product standards.
11. Name the committee which regulates the Fruit Product Order?
a) Central food advisory committee
b) State food advisory committee
c) Indian food advisory committee
d) Fruits advisory committee
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Explanation: After the commencement of Fruit Product Order central government published official gazettes and constitutes a committee. This committee is known as Central Food Advisory Committee. This committee consist joint secretary to the Government of India in Department of Food who shall be chairman.
12. What are the specific requirements of Fruit Product Order?
a) Containers requirement
b) Labeling requirement
c) Packaging requirements
d) Container and labeling requirements
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Explanation: Under the Fruit Product Orders there are specific requirements for containers and labeling. It is very important to mention the limits of poisonous metals in fruit products. It should also include list of permissible colors and flavors added in the product.
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