Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What functions does salt serve in food ?
A
Flavor enhancer
2
Q
What chemical compound is found in salt
A
Sodium chloride
3
Q
Why was salt fortified with iodine ?
A
To reduce goiter ( thyroid gland )
4
Q
How is salt manufactured
A
Salt is mined or evaporated from lakes
5
Q
Iodized salt
A
Contains iodine
6
Q
Kosher salt
A
Larger crystals
7
Q
Sea salt
A
Few impurities
8
Q
Curing salt
A
Contains sodium nitrate
9
Q
Specialty salt
A
Appearance, sulfur flavor
10
Q
What molecule gives peppercorns their taste ?
A
Piperine
11
Q
Green peppercorns
A
Unripe and freeze dried
12
Q
Black peppercorns
A
Fermented and dried
13
Q
White peppercorns
A
Mature peppercorns
14
Q
What molecule gives pepper their spiciness?
A
Capsaicin
15
Q
What scale is used to measure heat levels ?
A
Scoville
