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Give geographical reasons for the following:
It is necessary to crush sugarcane within 24 hours of harvesting.
Give reasons for the following.
It is necessary to crush sugarcane within 24 hours of harvesting.
Give Reasons
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Solution 1
If sugarcane is not crushed within 24 hours, then the level of sucrose present in it begins to decline.
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Solution 2
It is necessary to crush sugarcane within 24 hours of harvesting because:
- Sugarcane is a highly perishable raw material whose moisture content begins to evaporate immediately after being cut.
- The sucrose (sugar) content starts drying up rapidly, which significantly reduces the overall sugar yield.
- Quick crushing ensures the maximum recovery of sugar from the harvested cane.
- Sugarcane is a weight-losing material, and any delay in processing leads to a loss of weight and decreased profitability.
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