2014 short questions Flashcards
what is caramelisation?
this is when sugar is heated on its own and it melts then caramelises, it eventually carbonises.
what is crystallization?
this occurs if more sugar is added than can be absorbed by a liquid, crystal particles are formed from the solution.
the digestive organ refers to what?
the small intestine
the secretion refers to what?
the intestinal juice
the enzyme refers to what?
the lipase
the product refers to what?
fatty acids and glycerol
what is the difference between Haem Iron and Non-Haem Iron? give examples
haem iron is ferrous iron, it is easily absorbs e.g red meat whereas non haem iron is ferric iron, it cannot be absorbed by the body it must be converted in ferrous iron e.g eggs
what is a basal metabolic rate? (BMR)
this refers to the minimum amount of energy required to keep internal organs functioning and maintain body temperature.
what factors determine a persons basal metabolic rate
Age: young children & teens require a lot of energy for growth and increase in body size
climate: a person living in a cooler climate will require extra energy for the production of heat.
name and explain the primary function of one national agency involved in the Irish food industry
Name: An Bord Bia
function: to promote Irish food nationally and internationally, to support service for small and
large Irish food companies re marketing their products
classify cheese and give one example of each
hard- cheddar, semi hard-Gouda, soft- brie, processed- smoked cheese, mould- Gorgonzola
explain the term functional foods
functional foods is any food that contains an added ingredient to help the body.
what are the benefits of including functional foods in the diet?
. it lowers cholesterol
. it reduces the risk of coronary heart disease
. it improves the digestive system
what is PRSI?
PRSI is a compulsory deduction from income which goes to the government to provide social welfare benefits and
run employment and training schemes. it is related to pay and both employees and employers share the cost.
name two PRSI benefits
job seeker benefits, state pensions and maternity benefits
