Final Exam tutorial part 1 Flashcards
what does an aldehyde typically smell like?
fresh, green
what does a carboxylic acid typically smell like?
sweaty, cheesey
what does an ester typically smell like?
fruity
which kind of products are esters typically used in?
fruits, fermented beverages and commercial flavours
what is malliard reaction?
chemical reaction that occurs between amino acids and reducing sugars when exposed to heat
what is malliard reaction responsible for?
the browning, flavor and aroma of many cooked foods
explain the malliard reaction on a piece of steak
when a piece of steak is placed on a hot grill, the high heat causes maillard reaction to occur between the amino acids present in the meats proteins and the reducing sugars present in its natural juices
explain where the amino acids and reducing sugars come from in a piece of steak to undergo malliard browning
the amino acids are presen t in the meats protein and the reducing sugars are present in its natural juices
what does the malliard reaction do to a piece of steak?
it leads to the browning of the surface of the steak and the development of complex flavours and aromas
what is the malliard reaction essential for?
creating desirable flavours and textures in various foods
what does the development of malliard reaction enhance during cooking?
taste
appearance
overall sensory experience
what does the malliard reaction contribute to bread?
the crust
what does the malliard reaction contribute to coffee beans?
the roasted flavour
what does the malliard reaction contribute to onions?
the caramelisation
what does the malliard reaction contribute to grilled meats?
the rich flavour
