Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Waxy maize starch is the prime starting material for the production of maltodextrins. Reason (R): It improves water solubility, greater solution stability and clarity after drying.

  1. A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. A and R both are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.

  3. A is correct and R is incorrect.

  4. A is incorrect and R is correct.

  5. A and R both are incorrect.

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Waxy maize starch is the prime starting material for the production of maltodextrins because of improved water solubility, greater solution stability and clarity after drying. Thus, this option is correct.