33. Sugar, sugar products and honey. Fats and oils. Alcohol. Beverages.

What nutrient are sugar and sugar products mainly composed of?

Carbohydrates.

What is the nutritional value of sugar products?

High energy source.

What is honey mainly composed of?

About 75% sugars, mostly fructose and glucose.

What are fats called when they are liquid at room temperature?

oils

What are fats and oils good sources of?

Energy and fat-soluble vitamins.

How do animal and vegetable fats differ in essential fatty acid content?

• Animal fats: Poor in essential fatty acids

• Vegetable fats: Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), except coconut and palm oils

What is margarine made from and what is it fortified with?

• Made from vegetable oil

• fortified with vitamins A and D.

Beverages – Why are beverages consumed?

For their flavor or stimulating properties.

What are the main categories of beverages?

• Coffee, tea, cocoa

• Soft drinks

• Alcoholic beverages

What do coffee, tea, and cocoa contain?

• Caffeine

• volatile oils

• tannic acid.

What are the components of most soft drinks?

Carbon dioxide, sugars, and acids.

What is the alcohol content of beer

5–6%.

What is the alcohol content of whisky, gin, rum, etc.?

40–45%.