Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
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Carbs
A
Formed by photosynthesis
Cx (H2O) y
2
Q
Monosaccharides
A
single sugar unit
divided into hexoses (6 carbon units) and pentoses (5 units)
Aldehyde group or keto group
3
Q
Glucose
A
Contains hexrose and aldose
Water soluble
4
Q
Fructose
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Ketose sugar
C 6 H 12 O6
used to reduce sugar x 3 sweetness
5
Q
Modified straches
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alters physical properties without losing starch characteristics
Improves calrity, less synersis
Pre-gelatinisatoin, oxidation
6
Q
Plant hydrocolloids
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Vegetable gums
Binds and immobilises water
Agar gum , arabic gum, pectin
7
Q
Disaccahrides
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2 monosaccharides with glysidic link
C 12 H 22 O14
8
Q
Polysaccharides
A
C 6 H 10 O5
food and energy stores
9
Q
Starch
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Amylose - unbranched chains
Amylopectin - branched molecule
