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What is the primary function of water in food preparation?
What is the primary function of water in food preparation?
- Heat transfer
- Cleansing agent
- Universal solvent (correct)
- Freezing
Which type of fatty acid has no double bonds between carbon atoms?
Which type of fatty acid has no double bonds between carbon atoms?
- Polyunsaturated fats
- Trans fats
- Saturated fats (correct)
- Monounsaturated fats
What is the function of plant sterols in the body?
What is the function of plant sterols in the body?
- Heat transfer
- Interfere with absorption of cholesterol (correct)
- Promotion of chemical changes
- Ionization of salt
Which component is found ONLY in animal foods and is associated with coronary heart disease?
Which component is found ONLY in animal foods and is associated with coronary heart disease?
What are the primary sources of triglycerides in food?
What are the primary sources of triglycerides in food?
List three methods for reducing water activity in food preparation.
List three methods for reducing water activity in food preparation.
Name three major groups of lipids or fats.
Name three major groups of lipids or fats.
What are the primary food sources of sterols?
What are the primary food sources of sterols?
What is the widely known sterol found ONLY in animal foods and is associated with coronary heart disease?
What is the widely known sterol found ONLY in animal foods and is associated with coronary heart disease?
What are the types of fatty acids and their characteristics?
What are the types of fatty acids and their characteristics?
Study Notes
Food Composition
- Water is a common component found in all foods, both inside cells and as part of molecule structures.
- Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the other major chemical substances found in food.
Water
- Free water is held inside cells and maintains its properties.
- Bound water is part of the molecule structure, has reduced mobility, and does not retain the properties of free water.
- Bound water can be removed by pressure, whereas free water cannot.
Water Activity
- Water activity is measured as the ratio of the vapor pressure of water in a food to the vapor pressure of pure water at the same temperature.
- Foods with higher water activity are more perishable, as microorganisms require water to grow.
- Increased bound water reduces water activity, making food less susceptible to microbial growth.
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Test your knowledge on the basic chemistry of food, including the components and differences in structure and function of specific biopolymers. Learn about the largest compounds found in food and the chemical substances found in the largest amounts.
