Raising Agents Flashcards
1
Q
What do raising agents do
A
Add gas to doughs and mixtures which when heated expands to create a rise
2
Q
Which raising agents produce carbon dioxide
A
Biological
Chemical
3
Q
What is chemical raising agent
A
When heated bicarbonate of soda breaks down to produce CO2 that expands and makes mixture rise
Bicarbonate of soda
Baking powder
Self raising flour
4
Q
What is a biological raising agent
A
Yeast is a microorganism that’s causes fermentation which releases CO2
