The Role of Starch in Cooking and Baking

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What is the primary role of starch in baked goods?

To provide structure and support

To create a crispy crust

To enhance the flavor

To give bulk to the structure (correct)

What happens to the starch molecules when pasta is cooked in boiling water?

They break down and dissolve

They become rigid and firm

They absorb water and swell (correct)

They remain unchanged

What is the effect of protein structure on the texture of bread?

It makes the bread softer and more crumbly

It makes the bread chewier and denser (correct)

It has no impact on the texture of the bread

It makes the bread lighter and airier

What type of starches are available for specific uses?

Modified starches, pre-gelatinized starches, and straightforward extracts of plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor contributing to the softness of the crumb of baked bread?

The starch composition Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of cornstarch when it cools?

It thickens further Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between modified starches and pregelatinized starches?

Their temperature stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of agar agar when reheated?

It thickens more Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of gelatin in food products?

To add texture Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of waxy maize and waxy rice starches when mixed with cold liquid?

They dissolve in cold water Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of extended heat exposure on cornstarch-based products?

They become thinner Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum moisture level required for starch to undergo dextrinization?

5%–7% Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of starch gelatinization in the presence of water and heat?

Breaking down of intermolecular bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dextrinization in baked goods?

To produce a golden brown color Signup and view all the answers

The Role of Starch in Cooking and Baking

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What is the primary role of starch in baked goods?

What happens to the starch molecules when pasta is cooked in boiling water?

What is the effect of protein structure on the texture of bread?

What type of starches are available for specific uses?

What is the primary factor contributing to the softness of the crumb of baked bread?

What is the characteristic of cornstarch when it cools?

What is the main difference between modified starches and pregelatinized starches?

What is the characteristic of agar agar when reheated?

What is the function of gelatin in food products?

What is the characteristic of waxy maize and waxy rice starches when mixed with cold liquid?

What is the result of extended heat exposure on cornstarch-based products?

What is the minimum moisture level required for starch to undergo dextrinization?

What is the result of starch gelatinization in the presence of water and heat?

What is the purpose of dextrinization in baked goods?

What is the term for the process of breaking down starch polysaccharides into smaller molecules?

What is the role of starch in cooking?

What is the catalyst that can facilitate the dextrinization process?

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