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The fermented matter of molasses is known as

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Molasses
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Malt
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Wort
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Jaggery
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Solution

The correct option is C Wort
Molasses is diluted with water and acidified by adding dilute sulphuric acid. Yeast is added to the solution and the container is closed. The temperature is maintained around 308 K. Fermentation takes place in about a week. the fermented matter is called 'wort' and it contains about 6 to 10 percent alcohol. It is fractionally distilled to obtain 95 % of alcohol.


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