fruit and veg test Flashcards
6 classifications of nutrients
protein fat carbohydrates vitamins minerals water
protein
- help body grow and repair damaged parts
- keep hair, skin, muscles, bones etc healthy
- fight disease
fat
- helps with healthy skin and normal growth
- carries vitamins A D E and K to where they r needed
water
- needed for life, supports activities in the body
- plays a role in chemical actions in the body
- keeps body normal temp
vitamin C/ sources
healthy bones skin etc
helps body heal wounds
iron absorption
ex. lemons, melons
calcium
maintains strong bones
helps blood clot
dairy products,dry beans, grain products
10 ways to prevent nutrient loss
cook in as little water as possible steam not boil don’t mash or whip keep skins on when cooking don’t peel cook in a large pieces as possible cover whenever possible don’t over cook eat raw don’t let food get overripe
emulsions
suspension of one liquid in another where the liquids don’t really mix
temporary emulsion
two liquids mixed, shaken and when left return to original phase
ex oil and vinegar
permanent emulsion
emulsifier (egg yolk) is added to oil and liquid which coats around every oil droplet to keep oil suspender in liquid
ex thousand island
mayo
enzymatic browning
fruit pulp is exposed to air and turns brown
help prevent this sugar, lemon juice, cold water, commercial powder
prepare solution before cutting fruit
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