Emulsifiers

Question 1

What are the benefits of emulsifiers in foods?

Answer 1

Stop oil separating into layers , makes food smoother, creamier and more palatable

Question 2

Benefits of using vegetables oils in foods?

Answer 2

High in energy , contain important nutrients , contain unsaturated fats which are better for your health

Question 3

Drawbacks of using emulsifiers in foods?

Answer 3

Higher in fats

Question 4

What are the drawbacks of using vegetable oils in foods ?

Answer 4

Animal fats and hydrogenated vegetable oils contain saturated fats (linked to heart disease)

Question 5

What are emulsifiers ?

Answer 5

Substances that help stop the oil and water from separating into layers

Question 6

What is a emulsion ?

Answer 6

A type of mixture containing oil and water with tiny droplets form that can be slow to separate

Question 7

Name properties of Hydrogenated oils?

Answer 7

Higher melting points because they are more saturated , solids at room temperature meaning they can be used as spreads to make pastries and cakes that require solid fats

Question 8

What is hydrogenation?

Answer 8

Unsaturated oils can be reacted with hydrogen so that the double bonds become single bonds (done using a 60 degrees nickel catalyst)

Question 9

What is the hydrophilic ?

Answer 9

Found on a emulsifier molecule , attached to water