Development in Food industry
Evaporated milk was first patented in:
Evaporated milk was first patented in:
Try to answer before revealing the correct option and explanation.
Correct Answer
✅ A. 1835
Explanation
Evaporated milk was first patented in 1835 by William Newton. The process involved removing a significant portion of water from milk to increase its shelf life and improve storage stability. Later, in 1853, Gail Borden improved the process by using vacuum evaporation, leading to the successful commercial production of condensed milk.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect
- b. 1853: Associated with Gail Borden's improvement of condensed milk production.
- c. 1878: Year of Gustaf de Laval's centrifugal cream separator.
- d. 1929: Associated with Clarence Birdseye's quick-freezing innovations.
Key Concept
Evaporated milk was first patented in 1835, representing an early advancement in dairy preservation technology. By removing water from milk, shelf life was extended, paving the way for modern concentrated and shelf-stable dairy products.
References
- Awan, J. A., & Awan, K. A. (2023). Food science and technology. Unitech Communications.
- Walstra, P., Wouters, J. T. M., & Geurts, T. J. (2006). Dairy science and technology (2nd ed.). CRC Press.
- Potter, N. N., & Hotchkiss, J. H. (2012). Food science (5th ed.). Springer.
- Fellows, P. J. (2017). Food processing technology: Principles and practice (4th ed.). Woodhead Publishing (Elsevier).
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