Ingredient used in preparing starch and cereal dishes Flashcards
2 grain starches
- Wheat flour
- Cornstarch
It is the starch extracted from corn grains that is ground into a fine powder.
Cornstarch
The starch of cornstarch is obtained from the ___________ of the corn kernel.
endosperm
Cornstarch is made from corn and only contains ___________.
carbohydrates
It is a more efficient thickener than wheat flour.
Cornstarch
7 problems with using cornstarch
- Too little liquid
- Too much sugar
- Too much fat
- Too much acid
- Too much stirring
- Excessive cooking
- Freezing
If there is not enough liquid in the mixture, the cornstarch ________ will not fully _________ and remain __________ when mixture cools.
granules, swell, thickened
A powder made from grinding wheat, making it usable from human consumption.
Wheat flour
It can be used to thicken sauces or create a roux.
Wheat flour
4 types of roux
- White roux
- Blond roux
- Brown roux
- Dark brown roux
3 roots and tubers
- Tapioca
- Potato starch
- Arrow root
A starch extracted from cassava root.
Tapioca
It is a dried product and usually sold as white flour, flakes, or pearls.
Tapioca
5 uses of tapioca
- Gluten-and-grain-free bread
- Flatbread
- Puddings and desserts
- Thickener
- Binding agent
It is the extracted starch from potatoes.
Potato starch
3 uses of potato starch
- Thickening agents
- Gluten-free alternative to flour
- Frying food
It is made from whole potatoes and can be raw or cooked.
Potato flour
A very fine white powder starch, similar in texture to cornstarch.
Potato starch
It is a starchy vegetable that people use as a thickener.
Arrowroot
A good source of dietary fiber that may benefit the digestive and immune systems and help people to manage their weight.
Arrowroot flour
Arrowroot is a ______ glycemic food.
Low
3 uses of arrowroot
- Thickening and gelling in food
- Edible films and food packaging
- Cosmetics and natural deodorants
7 arrowroot as an ingredient in foods
Biscuits
Cakes
Porridge
Pie filling
Jellies
Ice cream
Soup
3 classification of starch
- Native or natural starch
- Modified starch
- Purified starch