Enumerate the various factors influencing the heating under a microwave. Enlist any four industrial applications of microwaves.

Discuss the role of sugar in:

i) Baking of cakes

ii) Fermentation of alcoholic beverage

iii) Inhibition of microbial growth in jam and jellies

What are the changes/alterations that occur as a result of heat in the following:

i) Milk

ii) Fruits and vegetables

Discuss the food applications of the following:

i) Microbial polysaccharides

ii) Exudate gums

iii) Starches

What are the changes that occur during

i) Irradiation of meat

ii) Freezing of milk

iii) Freezing of egg

iv) Browning of canned fish

v) Storage of bread

Define the following terms based on their usefulness in the food processing:

i) Osmosis

ii) Viscosity