Practice mode Food Technology

The characteristic flavour of butter, milk and cheese is due to which type of fatty acids?

Correct answer C. Short chain fatty acids

Explanation

Milk fat is rich in short-chain fatty acids such as butyric, caproic and caprylic acids, which are volatile and give dairy products their typical flavour and aroma.

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