Which of the Following Crystalline Forms Is Best for Food

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following crystalline forms is best for food preparation because it yields fine-textured baked goods and smooth-surfaced hydrogenated vegetable shortenings?

• A) alpha (α)
• B) beta prime (β')
• C) beta (β)
• D) There isn't one best form. They all achieve these characteristics.

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