Multiple choice

A dough conditioner strengthens the texture or otherwise improves it in some way. Among the following ----------------------- is used as a dough conditioner.

  1. calcium iodate

  2. calcium lactate

  3. calcium inosinate

  4. calcium nitrate

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Explanation

Calcium iodate is a compound of calcium and iodate anion. Its formula is Ca(IO3)2. It is used as a dough conditioner. Calcium iodate is an oxidant added to lotions and ointments as an antiseptic and deodorant. It may be formed by the anodic oxidation of calcium iodide.