Podcast
Questions and Answers
What should be avoided while cooling the thermometer?
What should be avoided while cooling the thermometer?
What occurs during the beating/crystallization process when agitation takes place?
What occurs during the beating/crystallization process when agitation takes place?
What is a common cause of a gritty texture in a crystalline mixture?
What is a common cause of a gritty texture in a crystalline mixture?
What can lead to premature crystallization in a recipe?
What can lead to premature crystallization in a recipe?
Signup and view all the answers
When should beating be performed to prevent crystallization issues?
When should beating be performed to prevent crystallization issues?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary role of sugar in food preparation?
What is the primary role of sugar in food preparation?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following options describes a classification of sugar?
Which of the following options describes a classification of sugar?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a source of sugar?
Which of the following is NOT a source of sugar?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the most common form of sugar used in cooking and baking?
What is the most common form of sugar used in cooking and baking?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following statements about sugar is false?
Which of the following statements about sugar is false?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary characteristic of crystalline candies?
What is the primary characteristic of crystalline candies?
Signup and view all the answers
Which ingredient is most commonly used as an interfering agent in crystalline candy preparation?
Which ingredient is most commonly used as an interfering agent in crystalline candy preparation?
Signup and view all the answers
At what temperature range does crystallization of highly structured candies occur?
At what temperature range does crystallization of highly structured candies occur?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of sugar solutions are used to produce amorphous candies?
What type of sugar solutions are used to produce amorphous candies?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of crystalline candies?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of crystalline candies?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the first step in candy-making?
What is the first step in candy-making?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a common interfering agent in syrup solution?
Which of the following is a common interfering agent in syrup solution?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the concentration ratio of sugar to water in a saturated solution?
What is the concentration ratio of sugar to water in a saturated solution?
Signup and view all the answers
Which step follows the concentration of the syrup solution?
Which step follows the concentration of the syrup solution?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of using fats, such as coconut milk, in candy-making?
What is the purpose of using fats, such as coconut milk, in candy-making?
Signup and view all the answers
Which ingredient is NOT considered an interfering agent?
Which ingredient is NOT considered an interfering agent?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens during the 'Cooling/Supersaturation' step?
What happens during the 'Cooling/Supersaturation' step?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done before boiling the sugar solution?
What should be done before boiling the sugar solution?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following compounds is classified as a monosaccharide?
Which of the following compounds is classified as a monosaccharide?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the general formula for carbohydrates as mentioned?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates as mentioned?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is an example of an oligosaccharide?
Which of the following is an example of an oligosaccharide?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main function of carbohydrates mentioned in the content?
What is the main function of carbohydrates mentioned in the content?
Signup and view all the answers
Which compound is formed from two monosaccharide units?
Which compound is formed from two monosaccharide units?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes polysaccharides?
Which of the following best describes polysaccharides?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the Greek origin of the word 'saccharide'?
What is the Greek origin of the word 'saccharide'?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following carbohydrates is commonly known as glycogen?
Which of the following carbohydrates is commonly known as glycogen?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Definition of Sugar
- Organic compounds harvested from living organisms, primarily composed of carbon.
- Known as carbohydrates or saccharides, deriving from the Greek word σάκχαρον (sákkharon) meaning sugar.
- Chemical formula: H2O (water) + C (carbon) = Cm(H2O)n.
- Simple sugars are categorized as mono- or di-saccharides, serving mainly as nutritive and sweetening agents.
Classification of Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides: Single sugar units, e.g., glucose, galactose, fructose.
- Disaccharides: Composed of two sugar units, e.g., sucrose, lactose, maltose.
- Oligosaccharides: Contain 3 to 10 sugar units, e.g., fructooligosaccharides (FOS), stachyose.
- Polysaccharides: Composed of more than 10 sugar units, e.g., starch, glycogen, cellulose.
Types of Monosaccharides
- Fructose: Known for use in sweets like caramels and nougats.
- Glucose: Utilized in hard candies and gummies.
- Galactose: Found in various foods and contributing to sweetness.
Sugar Crystallization
- Crystalline Sugars: Formed from solutions with many fine crystals; hold shape and offer a velvety smooth texture.
- Amorphous Sugars: Solutions that do not crystallize, lacking specific form, often resulting in chewy textures.
Interfering Agents in Sugar Formation
- Crystalline: Less interference, typically includes small amounts of corn syrup or tartaric acid.
- Amorphous: More interference affects crystallization; includes acidifying agents, milk, gelatin, and starch.
Temperature and Concentration Ranges
- Crystalline Formation Range: Low temperatures (110-116 ⁰C) and approximately 80% sugar concentration.
- Amorphous Formation Range: High temperatures (118-170 ⁰C) and 80-95% sugar concentration.
Example Candies
- Crystalline: Fondant and fudge.
- Amorphous: Taffy, caramel, and butterscotch.
Candy-Making Process
-
Key Steps:
- Create a syrup solution.
- Concentrate the solution through boiling.
- Cool the solution to achieve supersaturation.
- Beat to induce crystallization.
Syrup Solution Preparation
- Standard ratio: 1 lb sugar per 1 cup water for saturated solutions.
- Interference can be added from ingredients like lactose and acid (e.g. calamansi, vinegar) to control crystal formation.
Important Techniques and Tips
- Dissolve sugar completely before boiling; avoid agitation while cooling to prevent premature crystallization.
- During beating, constant disruption of crystal aggregation incorporates air, resulting in an opaque texture.
- Flavoring and coloring can be incorporated during the kneading process.
Common Issues with Sugar Textures
- Gritty texture may result from insufficient interfering agents or improper crystal formation procedures.
- Rapid boiling can lead to inadequate time for sugar inversion, affecting final product texture.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz focuses on the key concepts covered in Module 3 of the FN 102 course, which delves into the principles of food preparation fundamental to food science and nutrition. It is designed for students in the College of Home Economics at the University of the Philippines Diliman as part of their 1st semester curriculum.