Ch 7 Flashcards
What are 2 types of lipids
oil and waxes
What part of the plant stores oil?
Fruits and seeds
What is one-way oil enhances food? (there are 3)
Enhances the flavor
What is the difference between saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids?
Saturated has no double bonds
What do we call fats that are necessary for life?
Essential fatty acids
How do humans obtain unsaturated fat?
You eat it
What type of fat will increase your cholesterol
Trans fatty acids
What is cold pressing?
Oil is crushed out of the fruit or vegetable
What is steam distillation?
Steam is passed through flower petals, oil evaporates into the steam chamber
What plant makes the canola seed?
Turnip
What family is the canola seed from?
Brassicaceae
Can you use canola oil from deep frying?
Yes
What plant family of corn in?
Poaceace
What is another name for corn?
Maize
What is one industrial use for corn oil?
Paint