Carbohydrates

Question 1

What is complex carbohydrates

Answer 1

Made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long complex chains

Found in peas beans and whole grains

Question 2

What is simple carbohydrates

Answer 2

Broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy

Found in sweets syrups and table sugar

Question 3

What is the difference of simple and complex carbohydrate

Answer 3

Simple carbs=quick energy, fast digestion
Complex carbs= sustained energy, slower digestion, better for blood control

Question 4

differences in mono, di and polysaccharides

Answer 4

Mono (singular)= one sugar molecules. Cannot be broken down further, quickly absorbed

Disaccharides= two mono liked together. Must be broken down into mono during digestion

Poly= long chains of mono. Complex, slow digestion, provide long lasting energy

Question 5

What happens when too much carbs in the diet

Answer 5

Weight gain (stored as fat if not used for energy)
Blood sugar spikes and crashes
Increased risk of heart disease
Tooth decay
Digestive issues

Question 6

What happens there is too little carbs in the diet

Answer 6

Low energy and fatigue
Poor concentration
Muscle loss
Digestive problems (constipation)

Question 7

What is is caramelisation

Answer 7

Sugars break down into smaller molecules forming golden brown colour and sweet taste

Question 8

What temp does caramelisation occur

Answer 8

160-180

Question 9

What is gelatinisation

Answer 9

Starch granules absorb cold water and begin swelling. Becomes more viscous and sets when cooled

Question 10

What temperature does gelatinisation occur

Answer 10

60-80

Question 11

What is dextrinisation

Answer 11

Starch breaks down into dextrins (shorter chains of carbohydrates) when exposed to dry heat. Causing browning

Eg toasted bread, roasted potatoes