Practice mode Food Technology

In which foods are delta-lactones important?

Correct answer B. Milk and milk products

Explanation

Delta-lactones form from hydroxy fatty acids in milk fat during heating or storage and give butter and other dairy products their characteristic creamy, coconut-like flavour.

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