Question: Which fruit is most susceptible to granulation?
Options:
Grape
Mango
Citrus
Jackfruit
✅Explanation:
Granulation is a physiological disorder primarily affecting citrus fruits. It occurs when the juice sacs (vesicles) inside the fruit develop thickened cell walls, leading to a dry, hard, and discolored texture. The fruit loses its juiciness and becomes less flavorful.
Granulation is a physiological disorder primarily affecting citrus fruits. It occurs when the juice sacs (vesicles) inside the fruit develop thickened cell walls, leading to a dry, hard, and discolored texture. The fruit loses its juiciness and becomes less flavorful.
🛑 Related Terminology:
• Granulation: A physiological disorder in fruits, particularly citrus, characterized by hardening and drying of juice sacs due to thickened cell walls.
• Juice sacs (vesicles): The small sacs within citrus fruits that contain the juice.