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Food Science and Technology QUESTION #5903
Question 1
In the production of Khoa (evaporated milk solid), what is the approximate final total solids content?
  • \(40\text{–}50\%\)
  • \(60\text{–}70\%\)
  • \(72\text{–}80\%\)✔️
  • \(85\text{–}90\%\)
Correct Answer Explanation
Khoa (mawa) is produced by open pan evaporation of whole milk to \(65\text{–}72\%\) total solids (\(28\text{–}35\%\) moisture). It forms the base for Indian and Pakistani sweets like burfi, gulabjamun, and peda.