Dessert (multiple choice) Flashcards
health benefits of dessert
- provides essential nutrients
- lowers LDL cholesterol level; improves HDL cholesterol level
- sets the mood
- helps in the digestive process
- helps in weight loss
can eventually build up within the walls of blood vessels, and narrow the passageways
ldl cholesterol
ldl meaning
low-density lipoprotein
hdl meaning
high-density lipoprotein
can form a clot which can get stuck in the narrowed space of blood vessels, causing a heart attack or stroke
ldl cholesterol
bad cholesterol
ldl cholesterol
good cholesterol
hdl cholesterol
picks up excess cholesterol in the blood, and takes it back to the liver (where it is broken down and removed from the body)
hdl cholesterol
key hormone that stabilizes the mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness
serotonin
α-amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins
tryptophan
converted into the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain
tryptophan
active in areas associated with eating behaviors, passivity/violence, addiction, and depression
serotonin
natural substance that triggers positive moods, and stimulates the feeling of pleasure
theobromine
fruit-based dessert provides the body with _____, which help fight off wrinkles, poor eyesight and even cancer
Vitamin C
body and brain rely on the _____ and ______ for energy
calories;
glucose
_____-rich desserts can help the feeling of physical deprivation after skipping or going too long between meals
carbohydrate
if the weight is low, eating solid and drinking high _____ desserts can help
calorie
_____-rich desserts are essential to have proper digestion
fiber
_____-filled desserts have more calories that may harm one’s heart
fat
classifications of dessert
fruits
frozen dessert
pudding
custard
cheese
gelatin
fruit cobblers
classification of dessert:
simplest dessert
fruit
classification of dessert:
appetizing aroma
simple
clean washed appearance
slightly chilled
fruits
types of frozen desserts
ice cream
sherbet and ices
frozen soufflés and mousses
classification of dessert:
smooth frozen mixture of milk, cream, sugar, flavorings, and sometimes eggs
frozem dessert: ice cream
classification of dessert:
made from fruit juices, water, and sugar
frozen dessert: sherbet
classification of dessert:
contains milk, cream, and sometimes egg whites
frozen dessert: American sherbet
classification of dessert:
contains fruit juice, water, sugar, and sometimes egg whites
frozen dessert: ices
____ increase smoothness and volume
egg whites
egg whites increase _____ and _____
smoothness; volume
classification of dessert:
made like chilled mousses and bavarians, whipped cream, beaten egg whites or both
frozen dessert: frozen soufflés and mousses
whipped cream or beaten egg whites are folded to give _____, and allow the soufflé/mousse to be _____
lightness;
still frozen in ordinary freezer
classification of dessert:
relatively simple to prepare and varies with sauces
pudding
tyoes of pudding
cornstarch pudding,
rice pudding,
bread pudding
cornstarch pudding is also known as
blancmange
blancmange is also known as
cornstarch pudding
classification of dessert:
ready to serve
cheese
cheese differs depending on the ____
kind of milk used,
kind of cheese-making procedure,
seasonings,
ripening process
2 types of custard
baked; soft
classification of dessert:
may be served in baking cups or
may be unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces
custard: baked
characteristics of baked custard
firmness of shape,
smooth, tender texture,
rich and creamy consistency,
excellent flavor
characteristics of soft custard
velvety smooth texture,
rich flavor,
has pouring consistency of heavy cream
classification of dessert:
easily prepared, economical, varies in many ways
gelatin
2 forms of gelatin
unsweetened; sweetened
also known as fruit gelatin
sweetened gelatin
also known as sweetened gelatin
fruit gelatin
classification of dessert:
granular type;
must be softened in water before use
gelatin: unsweetened
gelatin with added flavor, color, and sugar
sweetened gelatin
classification of dessert:
depth = 2 or 3 inches
fruit cobblers
classification of dessert:
topped with biscuit dough
fruit cobbler
classification of dessert:
may be served hot or cold
fruit cobbler
fruit pie vs fruit cobbler
fruit pie – pie crust
fruit cobbler – biscuit dough
ingredients in dessert
sugar
gelatine
egg yolks
egg whites
cream
batter
nuts
chocolate
sauce
fudge
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
most common
sugar
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
may be used to sprinkle over fruit
sugar
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
may be beaten into egg yolks (for custard)
sugar
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
may be beaten into egg white (for meringue)
sugar
cooked by boiling sugar and water to desired temperature
sugar syrup
4 types of sugar
granulated
castor
confectioner’s
brown
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
most common sugar
granulated sugar
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sugar that is best for meringues and some cakes
castor sugar
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sugar that dissolves more easily
castor sugar
also known as icing sugar
confectioner’s sugar
also known as confectioner’s sugar
icing sugar
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sugar that is most commonly used in hot sauce
brown sugar
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sugar that produces a rich caramel
brown sugar
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
used to set cold-moulded desserts
gelatine
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
basis for jellies
gelatine
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
used to set cream and mousses
gelatine
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
may be mixed with flavorings, sugar, and cream/milk (custard)
egg yolk
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
may be whisked together over hot water (sabayon)
egg yolk
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
beaten to soft peaks will support soufflés and mousses
egg white
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
beaten to firm peaks suits meringues
egg white
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
often used as decoration or accompaniment
cream
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
may be used as an effective layer for trifle
whipped cream
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
may be combined with rice, sugar, and milk (rice pudding)
cream
types of cream
whipped cream
pure cream
double cream
reduced cream
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
cream with added stabilizer/gelatin to make the texture seem thicker
reduced cream
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
mixture of flour and water
batter
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
used to coat fruits and fritters
batter
types of nuts
whole,
ground,
roasted,
caramelized
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
may be melted to easily blend into fillings and batters
chocolate
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
can be shaped and molded into decorations
chocolate
types of chocolate
bitter sweet,
semi sweet,
dark,
white,
milk
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
flavored liquid blend of ingredients that adds flavor and enhances appearance
sauce
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
can give an entirely different appearance, flavor, color, and moisture
sauce
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
soft confection made of butter, sugar, and chocolate
fudge
kinds of sauces
rich sauce,
light sauce,
hot fudge,
hot sauce,
cold sauce
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - for simple desserts
rich sauce
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - for rich desserts
light sauce
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - contrast to cold cornstarch pudding or vanilla ice cream
hot fudge
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - made just before serving
hot sauce
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - cooked ahead of time, then cooled, covered, and chilled
cold sauce
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
thickening agents for sauce
starch,
cream,
eggs,
rice,
flour,
grains,
cornstarch
3 categories of sauces
custard sauces,
fruit purees,
syrups
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - added flavor to create varieties (ex: vanilla custard sauce, chocolate)
custard sauces
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - purees of fresh or cooked fruits, sweetened with sugar
fruit purees
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - sometimes added with flavorings and spices
fruit purees
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sauce - ex: chocolate sauce and caramel sauce
syrups
ingredient used in preparing dessert:
sugar used for dusting the tops of dessert
confectioner’s sugar