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What is the role of water in food with respect to preserving nutrients?
What is the role of water in food with respect to preserving nutrients?
- Acting as a universal solvent and dispersing agent
- Contributing to the density and shrinking of food
- Concentrating water-soluble micronutrients (correct)
- Serving as a medium for chemical reactions
What does the loss of water in food lead to?
What does the loss of water in food lead to?
- Decrease in density and shrinkage of food (correct)
- Formation of bound water molecules
- Enhanced food preservation
- Increase in weight due to denser food
Which characteristic indicates freshness in fruits and vegetables?
Which characteristic indicates freshness in fruits and vegetables?
- Dry and firm texture
- Mold formation
- Juicy appearance and moist to touch (correct)
- Excess moisture content
Why is it important to have the right amount of moisture in fruits and vegetables?
Why is it important to have the right amount of moisture in fruits and vegetables?
What factor is the most important for the stability of an emulsion?
What factor is the most important for the stability of an emulsion?
Which type of emulsion is formed when the emulsifying agent is more strongly attached to oil?
Which type of emulsion is formed when the emulsifying agent is more strongly attached to oil?
What does the emulsifying agent do at the interface of an emulsion?
What does the emulsifying agent do at the interface of an emulsion?
Why does warm ingredients emulsify sooner than cold ingredients?
Why does warm ingredients emulsify sooner than cold ingredients?
How does the presence of large quantities of fats or oils affect gluten development in flours?
How does the presence of large quantities of fats or oils affect gluten development in flours?
What effect does roasting have on wheat proteins in relation to gluten formation?
What effect does roasting have on wheat proteins in relation to gluten formation?
Why can hidden gluten in products like ice-cream and ketchup be a hazard to people with celiac disease?
Why can hidden gluten in products like ice-cream and ketchup be a hazard to people with celiac disease?
Which type of sugars are the most soluble according to the text?
Which type of sugars are the most soluble according to the text?
What is the role of 'Invertase' in the candy industry?
What is the role of 'Invertase' in the candy industry?
In the context of acid hydrolysis, which sugar is easily hydrolyzed?
In the context of acid hydrolysis, which sugar is easily hydrolyzed?
What is the primary role of CO₂ gas and alcohol in baking products?
What is the primary role of CO₂ gas and alcohol in baking products?
Study Notes
Role of Water in Food
- Water aids in preserving nutrients, as it helps maintain their integrity during storage and preparation.
- Loss of water in food results in nutrient degradation, texture loss, and flavor deterioration.
Freshness Indicators
- Freshness in fruits and vegetables is indicated by moisture content and firmness, leading to a crisp texture.
Importance of Moisture
- Correct moisture levels in fruits and vegetables are crucial for flavor, texture, and nutrient retention.
Emulsion Stability
- The stability of an emulsion is most affected by the emulsifying agent used.
Types of Emulsions
- When the emulsifying agent has a stronger affinity for oil, a water-in-oil emulsion is formed.
Role of Emulsifying Agent
- Emulsifying agents reduce surface tension at the interface between oil and water, stabilizing the emulsion.
Emulsification Temperature
- Warm ingredients promote easier and faster emulsification compared to cold ingredients due to enhanced molecular movement.
Fats or Oils in Flour
- Large quantities of fats or oils hinder gluten development in flours, resulting in a softer product.
Effect of Roasting on Gluten
- Roasting alters wheat proteins, reducing their ability to form gluten, which impacts dough structure.
Hidden Gluten Risks
- Hidden gluten in products like ice cream and ketchup poses serious health risks to individuals with celiac disease due to cross-contamination.
Solubility of Sugars
- Simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, are the most soluble sugars.
Role of Invertase
- Invertase is essential in the candy industry for converting sucrose into glucose and fructose, enhancing sweetness and texture.
Sugar Hydrolysis
- In the context of acid hydrolysis, sucrose is easily hydrolyzed into simpler sugars.
CO₂ and Alcohol in Baking
- CO₂ gas and alcohol are vital in baking, contributing to leavening and creating texture in baked goods.
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Test your knowledge on the modifications of starch to increase stability and change texture, as well as the properties and effects of sugar. Explore topics such as health effects, appetite regulation, weight management, blood sugar, and more.
