Question

How does Aspergillus niger help the processed fruit juice industry?

• A. It helps in preservation of the juice
• B. It helps to improve the flavor of the juice
• C. It gives us pectinase that dissolves pectin and gives a velvety texture to juice
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C It gives us pectinase that dissolves pectin and gives a velvety texture to juice

The microbe Aspergillus niger has the ability to breakdown the cell wall in fruits, due to its ability to produce the pectinase enzyme. This enzyme digests the pectin present in the cell wall. Once the cell wall is digested, extraction is much more easier and the texture of the juice is improved.