food structures Flashcards
1
Q
define gel
A
a liquid held in a solid network
2
Q
example of a gel
A
jam
3
Q
define suspensions
A
solid in a liquid
4
Q
example of suspensions
A
white sauce
5
Q
define foams
A
bubble of gas trapped in a liquid
6
Q
example of foams
A
whipped cream
7
Q
define emulsions
A
oily and watery liquids melted together
8
Q
example of emulsions
A
mayonnaise
9
Q
why are emulsifying agents added to emulsions ?
A
to create a stable emulsion
