Food Science And Nutrient Composition Of Foods FSC 1-6 Flashcards
Crispness is a state of?
Turgor
What determines crispness?
Osmotic pressure of water filled vacuoles
Ethylene gas ______________ ripening of fruits during storage
Accelerates
Aging can be delayed in apples by?
Storing in a controlled atmosphere (reduced oxygen)
Climacteric fruits ripen when?
Post harvest
Non-climacteric fruits ripen?
Before harvest
Give 3 examples of non-climacteric fruits
Grapes
Melon
Citrus
Give 5 examples of climacteric fruits
Peach
Pear
Banana
Apple
Tomato
What two things should be washed just before serving?
Berries
Mushrooms
One dozen oranges yield how much juice?
One quart
Olive green in acid
Pheophytin
Bright green in alkaline
Chlorophyllin
Two compounds created from adding chlorophyll to acid or base
Pheophytin
Chlorophyllin
Carotenoids are _____________ affected by changes in pH
Least
Anthocyanins are __________ affected by changes in pH
Greatly
Best way to cook Brussels sprouts?
Uncovered with little water for best flavor
Name 3 grades of canned fruits and veggies
Grade A - fancy
Grade B -choice
Grade C - standard
Fancy canned fruits and vegetables are b st used in?
Desserts and salads
Choice canned fruits and veggies are best used in?
Processed foods
Standard canned fruits and veggies are used in?
Puddings, pies
What are the 5 grades of fresh produce? From highest to lowest
1
Fancy
Extra #1
Combination
Grades fresh produce and canned fruits and veggies
USDA
What happens to starch during storage?
Changes to sugar
Frozen veggies vs fresh, cooking time? Why?
Frozen cooks faster
Blanching and freezing have made them tender
Proper cooking of cabbage
Cook for a short time in a large amount of water
10 can, how many in case
6
10 can, contain how much food product?
13 cups
2 proteins that make connective tissue
Elastin
Collagen
What happens to collagen in heat
Hydrolyzed to gelatin, becomes tender
What happens to elastin in heat
Resistant, very little change