Question

Which of the oil cake is used in the preparation of sweets-
A. Sunflower
B. Coconut
C. Cottonseed oil
D. None of the above

Answer 1

An Oil Cake, also called the press cake, is a mass of compressed linseed or other plant material like soybean, cottonseed, etc. that is left after the oil has been extracted from them.

Complete answer:
Oil cakes are generally used for the production of industrial enzymes, antibiotics, biopesticides, vitamins, and other biochemicals.

Option A: Sunflower oil cakes also called the sunflower meal, is the product obtained by grinding flakes after most of the oil has been removed by either solvent or mechanical extraction processes from the sunflower. It has high fiber content and is thus used in many dairy cattle rations. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.
Option B: Coconut Oil cake is the byproduct of oil extraction that is obtained after the oil has been extracted from the coconut. This constitutes mainly protein, fiber, and oil. Further oil recovery can be done from this oil cake. The heat resistant qualities of the oil cake due to the presence of fatty acids helps to retain its full health benefits even during high heat cooking. Thus, it is used for the preparation of various foodstuffs like sweets, chocolates, cakes, and cookies. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Option C: The semi-solid material that remains after the oil has been extracted from the cotton seeds is called the Cottonseed oil cake. They are a rich source of protein and thus it is used as animal feed e.g, cattle feed, as it is a good source of nutrition for them. Thus, this is an incorrect option.
Option D: As we have already found the correct answer in the options above, therefore the option None of the above is incorrect.

Thus, the correct option is B. Coconut.

Note: The high-fat content in coconut oil also helps boost metabolism and increase the general feeling of fullness. Oilseed cakes are rich in proteins, dietary fibers, and other bioactive compounds and substances with positive health benefits. This makes them suitable for valorization as human food.