Dairy Flashcards
Where does milk fat exist?
In globules synthesised by a membrane
What gives milk fat the yellow tinge?
Carotene
How does the fat in milk impact the taste?
Fat gives milk its flavour
What is milk fat a major source of?
Calories (energy) and nutrients (fatty acids and vitamins)
What is milk fat a major source of?
Calories (energy) and nutrients (fatty acids and vitamins)
What happens when milk/milk fat is exposed to light or oxygen?
Goes rancid and gives off flavours
What kind of protein does milk contain?
Globular proteins
What happens when globular proteins are exposed to heat?
They are denatured
Define denatured
Natural properties are taken away
What type of sugar does milk contain?
Lactose
What is lactose made up of?
Disaccharide of glucose and galactose
What is lactose broken down by?
An enzyme callde betagalactosidase
List the fat soluble vitamins
KADE
