Chapter 4, 5, 6 Flashcards

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What does a diagram of a grain of wheat consist of?

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Beard (hair at the top)
Bran (outer layer)
Germ (germ in the bottom)

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What are the characteristics of wheat grains? (3)

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  • Contains mainly carbohydrates and proteins
  • Whole wheat: grain kernel without germ but with bran
  • Flour: grain kernel without germ and bran
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3
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What are the four types of grain with gluten?

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  1. Spelt: lots of gluten, suitable for wheat allergy
  2. Oats: low gluten, used for biscuits and porridge
  3. Barley: most minerals, old cereal, and beer
  4. Rye: low gluten, absorbs moisture, for preservation
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4
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What are the four gluten-free types of grains?

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  1. Millet: often mixed, high iron content
  2. Corn: hot thickener
  3. Buckwheat: not a grain
  4. Rice flour: uncooked rice grains
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5
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What are three ingredients of bread and why are they used?

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  1. Yeast: allows rising of dough due to CO2. ensures taste by the emergence of alcohol.
  2. Salt: for taste, and ensures the yeast is not overeactive
  3. Sugar: ensures the start of the fermenting process
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Name the 3 types of bread.

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  1. White bread
  2. Brown bread
  3. Whole wheat bread.
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7
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What is a characteristic of white bread?

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Ground wheat flour

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What is a characteristic of brown bread?

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Has slightly more vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre

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What is a characteristic of whole wheat bread?

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More vitamins, minerals and fibre than brown bread.

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What are the 3 stages of breadmaking?

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  1. Kneading: The gluten in flour is converted to a gluten network. The longer = the stronger = more elasticity.
  2. Rise: first rise, then knead, then second rise.
  3. Baking: stiffened by network, evaporates the alcohol and one part water.
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11
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What is salmonella contamination?

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Is the cause of food infection, which causes enteritis. Is common on surface water, insects, rodents and livestock (also egg yolk)

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Why can eggs also have salmonella?

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Can be infected when passing through the same exit as stool.

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13
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What is the definition of an emulsifier?

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An additive which helps two liquids mix.

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14
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What is the definition of Lecithin?

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Helps keep the water and oil molecules mixed.

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