AGENTS

Question 1

What are GELLING agents?

Answer 1

Eg. PECTIN = Jam

- Added to change the consistency of food & produce a FIRMER TEXTURE

Question 2

What are GLAZING agents?

Answer 2

Eg. FRUIT FLAN

- Used to create a PROTECTIVE COATING or SHEEN on surface

Question 3

What are ANTI-CAKING agents?

Answer 3

Eg. Magnesium Carbonate added to SALT

• Added to help powders flow and mix evenly
• Foods will absorb moisture in the air so they require ACAgents to be added