food science 2 Flashcards
1
Q
enzymatic browning
A
where fresh fruits turn brown due to over excess of oxygen
2
Q
absorbic acid
A
known as vitamin c
3
Q
vitamin c
A
a water soluble vitamin, and you can get vitamin c from citrus fruits
4
Q
what does vitamin c do?
A
to grow and repair tissues in your body, also to prevent scurvy
5
Q
ways to stop browning
A
Thermal treatment, modified atmosphere storage, the prevention of oxygen exposure, low temperature, and irradiation, refrigeration
6
Q
what causes browning
A
over exposure to oxygen
