Macro and Micro Ingredients (20%) Flashcards
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Identify the important food sugars
Simple Carbohydrates/Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Oligosaccharides
Polysaccharides
Common types of simple carbohydrates/ monosaccharides
Aldehydes- glucose
Ketone- fructose
Specific properties of monosaccharides
- highly water soluble since there are many hydroxyl groups (enable hydrogen bonding)
- Reducing sugars since there ring structures are able to open while in solution to expose the reactive carbonyl group
- Rarely found in nature, common sources are fruit and nectar
Where is the carbonyl group found in the structure of aldehydes and ketones?
Aldehydes- found at the end of the carbon backbone
Ketone- found in the middle of the carbon backbone
Common types of disaccharides
Sucrose (table sugar)- glucose + fructose
Maltose- glucose + glucose
Lactose- glucose + galactose
specific properties of sucrose
not a reducing sugar and can’t participate in maillard browning because of its inability to expose a carbonyl group while in solution
specific properties of maltose and lactose
reducing sugar and can participate in maillard browning
Traits of disaccharides
sweetness, hygroscopicity (affinity for binding water), solubility, crystallization tendency, reactivity
*traits vary depending on how the monosaccharides are bound
Common Examples of Polysaccharides
1) Starch
2) Cellulose
3) Hemicellulose
4) Pectin
5) Glycogen
6) Chitin
7) Inulin
8) Gums (guar, locust bean, alginate, agar, carrageenan)
9) Other dietary fibers
Characteristics of polysaccharides
-the most abundant carbohydrate structures in nature
-uncooked, they are tough, bland and hard to digest
-in purified forms they are added to most processed food products
Main uses for polysaccharides in processed food products
-thicken solutions, due to the long structure with many hydroxyl groups entrapping the water through hydrogen bonding
- stabilizing
- gelling abilities
Identify the parts of a kernel of grain
Endosperm- majority of grains interior
Bran- outside surface
Germ- small part of the interior
What is the Endosperm of a grain kernel used for
source of white flour and contains the greatest share of protein, carbohydrates, iron, major vitamin B and fiber
What is the bran of a grain kernel used for
included in whole wheat flour or bought separate but is primarily insoluble
What is the germ of a grain kernel used for
usually separated at milling as it would reduce the shelf life due to its fat content. Can be bought separately but also included in whole wheat flour.
What are the factors that can affect the perception of taste
Temperature, consistency, presence of contrasting tastes, presence of fat, color, saltiness, age, health, smoking
How can temperature affect the perception of taste?
i. Warm temperatures offer the strongest tastes and heating foods releases volatile flavor compounds
ii. Foods tend to lose their sour and sweet tastes both in colder and hotter temperatures
iii. Saltiness is perceived differently at extreme temperatures (stronger when colder), best to adjust seasoning at the dishes final temperature.
How can consistency affect the perception of taste?
Texture will differ the perceived intensity of flavors. Whipped cream has a milder flavor than un-whipped due to the volume.
How can the presence of contrasting tastes affect the perception of taste?
i. Sweet and sour are opposites, the addition of one to a food dominated by the other will enhance the food’s overall flavor. But too much will negate the dominants flavor.
ii. Sweet, sour, or salty will cut down bitterness
How can the presence of fat affect the perception of taste?
Many taste and aroma chemicals are dissolved in fats naturally occurring or added. The compounds are slowly released by evaporation or saliva that provides taste sensations. Without enough fat, the flavor compounds might not release correctly and providing little sustained flavor. Too much fat can coat the tongue interfering with the taste buds ability to perceive flavor.
How can color affect the perception of taste?
Color helps the perception of how a dish will taste. For example a lemon dish should have yellow components or lime green components.
How can saltiness affect the perception of taste?
Salt perception varies between individuals and how much salt is in their diet. If they eat many salty foods they have a higher tolerance for the salt flavor.
How can Age affect the perception of taste?
Taste and smell does decline with age but not at the same rate as vision and hearing. Smell usually declines before taste but there is a great deal of variation across individuals.
How can health affect the perception of taste?
i. Colds can result in temporary loss of smell since the mucus inhibits airflow preventing odor compounds from reaching the olfactory receptors but taste is largely not affected
ii. Medication can adjust the sense of taste and smell, suppress the perception of saltiness or bitterness, or decrease salivation production
iii. Underlying conditions could result in a sodium-restricted diet