unit 2 Flashcards
what should you look for when selecting vegetables?
Crip brightly colored firm
mushy vegetables that are adult in color and have lost most of the nutrients most likely have been
over cooked
potatoes and onion should be stored
In a dark dry place
eggplant, tomato and peppers are what botanical group
fruit
potatoes
Tubers
Onions, garlic, and chives
Bulb
Broccoli, cauliflower, and artichoke
Flowers
Celery, asparagus, and mushrooms
Stem
spinach, lettuce in chard
leaves
turnips carrots, and beets
Roots
beans, peas, corn
Seeds
What does flour do?
add structure
fat
Tender rises and improves keeping quality
sugar
sweetened and helps caramelization
liquid
Moisten and dissolves ingredients
Salt
enhance flavor
leaving agent
makes products rise
A grain made from the entire kernel, including the brand, germ and endosperm is called a
Whole grain
The part of the grain kernel that protects the seed and provides fiber is called the
bran
A grain that has had the germ and brand removed is called a
refined grain
The part of the green kernel that contains the carbohydrates and protein is called the
endosperm
The part of the grain kernel that contains most of the nutrients is called the
germ
when nutrients that are lost during the grain milling process are added back into the final product. The final product has been.
Enriched
The protein that gives strength and elasticity to a baked product is called
gluten