10 Questions
Which molecule is lactose composed of?
Glucose + Galactose
What is the main constituent of milk?
Water
What effect do normal pasteurization conditions have on lactose?
Have no significant effect on lactose
What are oligosaccharides and polysaccharides composed of?
A few to many sugar molecules
What is the composition of carbohydrates in milk?
Approximately 4.9%
What is the undesirable outcome of the browning reaction, also known as the Maillard reaction, in milk?
Undesirable flavors and color
What is the most common type of fat, which contains 3 fatty acids attached to a 3-carbon backbone?
Triglyceride
What are mono- and diglycerides primarily used for in foods?
Emulsifying fat and water
What percentage of saturated fatty acids are present in milk fat?
65%
What is the name of the enzymes that degrade fat, and what is the process called?
Lipases, lipolysis
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