Exam 1 Flashcards
Scientific Method Steps
- State the problem
- Literature review
- Form a hypothesis
- Do the experiment
- Draw a conclusion
Descriptive Test
Sensory Card
Consumer test / Affective test
Consumer Acceptability
Important factors when designing sensory evaluation test
- Minimize potential bias
- Sensory Analysis facilities
- Experimental design
Hypothesis
Null and Alternative. Have to reject one
Bronsted and Lowry Acid
A substance capable of donating a
proton (H+) to another substance
Bronsted and Lowry Base
Base: A substance that accepts a proton
Bronsted and Lowry Water
Water can act as an acid or a base
Lactic Acid Function
fermented dairy products
Acetic Acid Function
Vinegar
Citric Acid Function
Citrus Fruits
Malic Acid Function
Apple
Actual Acidity
pH value or free H+
pH = -log[H+]
Total Acidity Definition
Acidity that can be generated from all acids
HA + OH -> A- + HOH
Total Acidity
Reported as predominant acid