Food Science Flashcards
1
Q
What is gelatinisation?
A
It occurs when starch granules are heated in a liquid, causing them to swell and burst, which results in the liquid thickening
2
Q
How is yeast used in food production?
A
This fungus can ferment sugars to produce ethanol and carbon dioxide
3
Q
What foods use yeast to make them?
A
wine, beer, cake and bread
4
Q
what sauce is made using gelatinisation?
A
Roux sauce
5
Q
What are the 3 methods of heat transfer?
A
Conduction:the molecules in the metal start to vibrate, creating energy
Convection:heat moves through liquid and gases
Radiation:heat is transferred through the air from one place to another and requires direct heat source
