3220Chemical EngineeringMedium
One of the steps during refining of cane sugar consists of addition of hydrated lime to the sugar syrup followed by carbonation of the resulting solution. The purpose of this step is to________?
AReduce the viscosity of the syrup
BImprove the rate of crystallisation of sugar
CAdjust the pH of the syrup
DRemove the coloring matter from the syrup
Correct answer
C. Adjust the pH of the syrup
Explanation
The correct answer is Adjust the pH of the syrup.