Food Chemistry

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the study of food chemistry?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Vitamins
  • Proteins
  • Fruits (correct)

What is an example of enhancing a process in food chemistry?

  • Adding lemon juice to cut apples
  • Preventing browning on apples
  • Converting lactose to lactic acid (correct)
  • Stopping fermentation of dairy products

Which scientific discipline is food chemistry similar to?

  • Biochemistry (correct)
  • Physics
  • Geology
  • Botany

Flashcards

Not included in food chemistry?

Fruits are studied in food science, but are not a core part of food chemistry, which focuses on the chemical composition and reactions of food components.

Enhancing a process in food chemistry?

Enhancing a process in food chemistry involves improving or altering a chemical reaction to achieve a desired outcome, such as converting lactose to lactic acid to improve digestibility or flavor.

Food chemistry is similar to?

Food chemistry shares many similarities with biochemistry, as both disciplines involve the study of chemical processes and substances in living organisms; in the context of food chemistry, these processes and substances relate to food.

Study Notes

Food Chemistry Overview

  • Food chemistry encompasses the study of physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food components and their interactions.
  • It excludes the study of cooking techniques and recipes.

Enhancing Processes in Food Chemistry

  • An example of enhancing a process in food chemistry is emulsification, which improves the texture and stability of food products, such as mayonnaise and ice cream.

Relation to Other Scientific Disciplines

  • Food chemistry is similar to biochemistry, as both disciplines deal with the chemical composition and reactions of biological systems.

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