chemical reaction in food Flashcards
(13 cards)
Coagulation
Reaction between proteins
Maillard Reaction
Reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars
Gelatinisation
Reaction between starch and water
Dextrinization
Reaction between starch and acid
Emulsification
process of mixing two that repulse e.g. water and oil
Caramelization
process of browning sugars
Denaturation
change in protein structure due to heat or pH
Enzymatic Browning
Browning of food due to enzyme action
Constraints vs considerations
Constraints limit design considerations guide it
Food Label Items
Ingredients, nutrition facts allergens expiration date
Sensory Testing
Preference testing - smiley face scale blind test
profiling - star diagram
Microwave
heat food by exciting water molecules through radiation
induction cooking
generates heat directly in the pan through electromagnetic induction