Question

Energy value of milk having 3.5% fat according to Sharp’s Formula will be?

(a) 60

(b) 60.5

(c) 62.5

(d) 65.5

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

I need to ask this question from Testing Milk for Quality in division Collection and Reception of Milk of Dairy Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (b) 60.5

The explanation: The energy value of a food is calculated based on the calories provided by the amount of protein (4 kcal/gram), carbohydrate (4 kcal/gram), and fat (9 kcal/gram) that is present. According to this, the milk has an energy value of 60.5.