Summer Exam - Unknown Topics Flashcards
(13 cards)
What gas is produced in biological raising agents?
Carbon dioxide
Give an example of a chemical raising agent
Baking powder
How does physical raising work?
Air is incorporated (eg. Whisking, folding, creaming, sieving & rubbing in)
What happens in the oven during biological raising?
CO2 expands -> dough rises
What is the desired sensory outcome of a chemically raised product?
Light, airy, crumbly texture
Why might someone follow a vegetarian diet?
- they might not like the taste of meat
- ethics
- environmental concerns
What is coeliac disease?
An autoimmune reaction to gluten
What does someone who has diabetes have to change about their diet?
Eat more fruits and veg, less sugar, exercise
How can religion affect food choice?
Religious laws like:
Kosher - Jewish - animals must be in perfect heath when killed
Halal - Muslim - meat that was killed by a Muslim while reciting a prayer and fasting as well
Kneading
Working dough to develop gluten
What does gluten do?
It gives elasticity to bread
Fermentation
It produces CO2 and alcohol, which cas uses the dough to rise
Creaming
Air gets trapped between the butter and sugar
