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What does food chemistry primarily study?
What does food chemistry primarily study?
- The nutritional values of food
- The aesthetics of food presentation
- The historical uses of various food ingredients
- The reactions and interactions of food components (correct)
Which of the following is a minor area related to food chemistry?
Which of the following is a minor area related to food chemistry?
- Organic chemistry (correct)
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Sociology
What are some conditions under which food chemistry examines changes in food?
What are some conditions under which food chemistry examines changes in food?
- Meteorological patterns
- Cultural influences on food
- Storage, processing, and cooking (correct)
- Psychological effects on taste
Which concept is NOT typically associated with food chemistry?
Which concept is NOT typically associated with food chemistry?
Which of the following best describes the focus of food chemistry?
Which of the following best describes the focus of food chemistry?
Which discipline is NOT considered a minor area in food chemistry?
Which discipline is NOT considered a minor area in food chemistry?
What is a key aspect of food chemistry when examining food components?
What is a key aspect of food chemistry when examining food components?
What are the primary macronutrients found in food?
What are the primary macronutrients found in food?
Which of these areas does food chemistry NOT directly overlap with?
Which of these areas does food chemistry NOT directly overlap with?
Which food has the highest water content based on the provided data?
Which food has the highest water content based on the provided data?
Which of these foods has the lowest water content?
Which of these foods has the lowest water content?
Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?
Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?
What is one key function of water in foods?
What is one key function of water in foods?
Which food item among these is most likely to be dehydrated to lower its water content?
Which food item among these is most likely to be dehydrated to lower its water content?
What percentage of water content does dried fruits typically contain?
What percentage of water content does dried fruits typically contain?
Which of the following statements about water in food is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about water in food is incorrect?
What is the molecular weight of water?
What is the molecular weight of water?
At 1 atm pressure, what is the boiling point of water?
At 1 atm pressure, what is the boiling point of water?
Which phase transition has the highest energy requirement at 0°C?
Which phase transition has the highest energy requirement at 0°C?
What effect do colligative properties have on the boiling point of a solvent when a solute is added?
What effect do colligative properties have on the boiling point of a solvent when a solute is added?
What is the heat of fusion of water at 0°C?
What is the heat of fusion of water at 0°C?
Which of these examples represents a colloid?
Which of these examples represents a colloid?
What happens to the vapor pressure of a solution when a solute is added?
What happens to the vapor pressure of a solution when a solute is added?
What is the heat of vaporization of water at 100°C?
What is the heat of vaporization of water at 100°C?
What is the critical point in the context of phase equilibrium?
What is the critical point in the context of phase equilibrium?
During freeze drying, which process occurs as the temperature of the product decreases?
During freeze drying, which process occurs as the temperature of the product decreases?
Which of the following is a physical property of ice?
Which of the following is a physical property of ice?
What characterizes Type 1 water in foods?
What characterizes Type 1 water in foods?
At what condition does the sublimation of ice occur in freeze drying?
At what condition does the sublimation of ice occur in freeze drying?
What is a defining characteristic of bound water in food products?
What is a defining characteristic of bound water in food products?
Which statement about ice's density is correct?
Which statement about ice's density is correct?
What distinguishes type 2 water from pure water?
What distinguishes type 2 water from pure water?
What form does water take when it interacts with proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids?
What form does water take when it interacts with proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids?
Which type of water is considered to be easily removed and can participate in biological reactions?
Which type of water is considered to be easily removed and can participate in biological reactions?
How is water activity (aw) defined in food materials?
How is water activity (aw) defined in food materials?
What is the possible value range for water activity (aw)?
What is the possible value range for water activity (aw)?
Which type of water acts as free water and is easily removable?
Which type of water acts as free water and is easily removable?
Relative humidity (RH) is defined as?
Relative humidity (RH) is defined as?
What does moisture content refer to in food?
What does moisture content refer to in food?
Which of the following statements about type 3 water is true?
Which of the following statements about type 3 water is true?
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Study Notes
Food Chemistry Overview
- Food chemistry examines the composition, behavior, interactions, and reactions of food components.
- Focus areas include changes occurring during production, storage, processing, preparation, and cooking.
- Relevant fields include biochemistry, chemical engineering, nutritional biochemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, toxicology, and analytical chemistry.
Food Composition
- Major food components:
- Macronutrients: Water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats).
- Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals.
Role of Water in Food
- Water content varies significantly across different foods:
- High water content: Tomato (94%), Watermelon (93%), Cabbage (92%).
- Lower water content: Dried fish (38%), Bread (36%), Dried fruits (28%).
- Bovine milk contains 90% water, while milk powder has 14%.
Physicochemical Properties of Water
- Molecular weight of water is 18.0153.
- Melting point: 0.0°C; Boiling point: 100°C.
- Heat of fusion at 0°C is 6.012 kJ (1.436 kcal)/mol.
- Heat of vaporization at 100°C is 40.657 kJ (9.711 kcal)/mol.
Water Behavior in Food
- Colligative properties demonstrate how solute interactions affect water properties, lowering vapor pressure, freezing point, boiling point, and osmotic pressure.
Dispersion Systems in Food
- Solutions involve solutes like salt or sugar in water.
- Suspensions include flour in water.
- Colloids are exemplified by milk.
Types of Water in Foods
- Type 1: Real bound water, forming hydrates, cannot freeze.
- Type 2: Monolayer water, trapped in microcapillaries.
- Type 3: Physically bound water, facilitates biological & chemical reactions, reflects food humidity levels.
- Type 4: Free/mobilized water, easily removed, available for reactions.
Moisture Content & Water Activity
- Moisture content refers to the amount of water in food, expressed as a percentage.
- Relative humidity (RH) defines water vapor present in the air.
- Water activity (aw) measures the availability of water for reactions, ranging from 0 (no activity) to 1 (pure water).
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