Dairy Foods/ Milk Quality Test Questions

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What legislation made farmer cooperatives legal in 1992?

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Capper-Volstead Act

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What causes rancidity or lipolyzed flavor in milk?

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Action of a natural enzyme of milk that splits fatty acids from milk fat.

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How many pounds of whole milk are required to make one pound of butter?

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Approximately 21.8 pounds.

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What was the per capita cheese consumption in 2003 according to the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute?

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30.8 pounds.

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Which dairy product had the highest percent change in per capita sales with an increase of 13.8% in 2002?

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Flavored milk.

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Define rancidity in dairy products.

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Rancidity refers to the undesirable flavor and odor in dairy products caused by the breakdown of fats.

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What is the role of enzymes in milk quality?

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Enzymes can affect the flavor and quality of milk by breaking down fats and proteins.

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What is the significance of the Capper-Volstead Act for dairy farmers?

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It allows farmers to form cooperatives to collectively market their products.

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What is the main component of milk that is affected by lipolysis?

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Milk fat.

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What is the average per capita consumption of yogurt in the U.S.?

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Varies, but it has been increasing over the years.