Topic 5: Nutrients

4 micronutrient staff food is primarily made-up of

1. Carbohydrates

2. Fats

3. Water

4. Proteins

What happens to proteins when they get heated?

When proteins get heated, their coils starts to unwind and lose moisture.

What is the mallard reaction?

The Maillard reaction is when the ammo acid reacts to carbohydrates and undergoes a complex chemical reaction

Carbohydrates can be found in:

1. Fruits

2. Vegetables

3. Grains

4. Nut

5. Bean

What is gelatinization?

Gelatinization is when starch absorbs water and swells.

What is caramelization?

Caramelization is the browning of sugars.

What is the “smoke point“?

Smoke points is the temperature at which fast can deteriorate rapidly and began to smoke.

3 ways that heat is transferred to foods

1. Radiation

2. Convection

3. Conduction

What are the two ways “done ness“ can be described?

1. The interior temperature has risen to the desired degree

2. The desired changes have taken place in the food

3 factors that affect the time it takes to achieve doneness

1. Cooking temperature

2. Speed of heat transfer

3. The size and individual characteristics of the food