FLOUR Flashcards
1
Q
What can flour be made from?
A
- Maize
- Rye
- Oats
- Rice
2
Q
WHOLEMEAL flour:
A
- Contains 100% of grain
- Nothing is removed
- Requires more water
3
Q
BROWN flour:
A
- Contains 85% of grain
- The bran is removed ( tough outter skin )
4
Q
PLAIN WHITE flour:
A
- Contains 70% of grain
- Bleached
5
Q
STRONG WHITE BREAD flour:
A
- Contains 75% of grain
- Combined with flours from abroad to increase gluten content ( more sun = more gluten )
6
Q
What is AMYLOSE?
A
MAKES UP 20-30% OF STARCH MOLECULE
- Turns cloudy when cooked
- Weeps when frozen
- Not used by manufacturers
7
Q
What is AMYLOPECTIN?
A
MAKES UP 70-80% OF STARCH MOLECULE
- Clear gel is produced
- Does not weep
- Roots & tubers contain more than cereals
