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Food Science and Technology QUESTION #5870
Question 1
In the Babcock test for fat determination, the acid used to digest protein and release fat is:
  • Acetic acid
  • Sulfuric acid \((\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4)\)✔️
  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Nitric acid
Correct Answer Explanation
Concentrated \(\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4\) is used in the Babcock test. It digests casein and other proteins, generates heat, and releases fat so it can be measured volumetrically in the Babcock bottle neck.