Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
We get most of our carbohydrates by…
A
grains
2
Q
You can also get them from…
A
fruits and vegetables
3
Q
Three types of sugars are…
A
SImple, complex starches, fiber
4
Q
Sugars are…
A
Sugars
5
Q
Starches are…
A
complex
6
Q
Complex Starches will…
A
break down into simple sugars
7
Q
Glucose
A
blood sugar
8
Q
Sucrose
A
Table sugar
9
Q
Fructose
A
Fruit sugar
10
Q
Maltose
A
Malt Sugar
11
Q
Lactose
A
Milk Sugar
12
Q
Brown rice has the most
A
fiber
13
Q
Conventional rice is…
A
shorter than long grain rice. When cooked, it’s moist and tender
14
Q
Long Grain rice is…
A
4-5 times longer than the width. When cooked, fluffy and light
15
Q
Wold rice is…
A
Long, dark and streaky color. Distinct flavor.
16
Q
Pre-cooked/Instant rice
A
Completely cooked then dehydrated. Reduces cooking time
17
Q
Rice ratio is…
A
1:3
18
Q
Pasta ratio is…
A
1:2
