Jean Inman Study Guide Flashcards
what is the water content of fruits and vegetables
75-93%
what is the cause of crispness (state of turgor) of fruits and vegetables
osmotic pressure of water filled vacuoles
what is the limiting amino acid in soybeans and its protein concentrates vs isolates
methionine protein concentrates =≥ 70%protein isolates =≥ 90% (isolates usually havehigher protein content)
list the ripening process
immature fruits contain theprecursorsubstance protopectin, which is converted to pectin and becomes more water-soluble as ripening proceeds.
pectin helps ripening fruits to remain firm and retain their shape
as a fruit becomes overripe, the pectin in it is broken down to simple sugars that are completely water-soluble is converted to pectic acid =overripefruitbecomes soft and begins to lose its shape.
describe pectin
pectin,any of a group of water-solublecarbohydratesubstances that are found in thecellwalls and intercellular tissues of certain plants.in the fruits of plants, pectin helps keep the walls ofadjacentcells joined together.
what accelerates ripening of fruits during storage?
ethylene gas
what temp should frozen fruit be stored at?
0 degrees F
what fruits ripen best at room temp?
avocado, banana, pear, tomato (dry fruits)
how can you delay aging in apples?
store in a controlled atmosphere (reduced oxygen)
why do fruits low in vitamin C darken rapidly when cut? how can you prevent this?
enzymatic action - to prevent dip in citrus juice, add sugar before freezing, heat to boiling
when sweetener is added to liquid of packing juice, what is the density of the syrup measured by?
a brix hydrometer expressed as % sucrose by weight
describe chlorophyll
green
insoluble in water
olive green in acid (pheophytin - d/t replacement of Mg w/ H+)
bright green in alkaline (chlorophyllin - formed when alkaline such as baking soda is added to veggies)
describe carotenoids
yellow/orange insoluble in water little color effect in acid or alkaline lycopene - red in tomato/watermelon overtone in aprictos (antioxidant/phytochemical)
what are 2 types of flavinoids
anthocyanins, anthoxanthis (flavones) - they are both soluble in water
describe anthocyanins
red, blue, purple
soluble in water
bright red in acid
bluish tone in alkaline
describe anthoxanthins
whitesoluble in watercolorless in acidyellow in alkaline
what provides the flavor in vegetables (3)
sugars, glutamic acid naturally found in young veggies and sulfur
what provides flavor in the followining vegetables: peas and corn, onions and cabbage and in young vegetables
peas and corn = sugarsonions and cabbage = sulfuryoung vegetables = glutamic acid (used to form MSG)
what is glutamic acid used in
MSG (form of salt)
what provides flavor is fruits (3 things)
acids, sugars, aromatic compounds (such as tannins - cause astringent feeling in mouth, underripe banana)
what are the 3 grades of fruits and vegetables and what are they used in?
Grade A (Fancy)= used in desserts andsaladsGrade B (Choice) = used in processed foodsGrade C (Standard) = used in puddings and pies
who is responsible for grading fruits and vegetables (fresh produce) and what are their grades?
USDAfancy, extra #1, extra #2, combination, #2
what is the green color under potatoes skin due too
chlorophyll that develops when potato is exposed to light during storage
potatoes contain what compound which is a natural toxicant
solanine; develops in a potato d/texposure to light, especially fluorescent lightstore potatoes in a dark place btw 50°F and 65°F
what are benefits of microwaving vegetables
less time, retain color, vitamins, not a large difference in eating quality
describe a #10 can (most important!)
6 cans per case, 6lb 9oz (105 oz), 13 cups in each can, 20-25 servings
describe a #3 can
12 cans per case, 46 oz, 5 3/4 cups, serves 12-15
describe a #2 1/2 can
24 cans per case, 1lb 13 oz (29 oz), 3.5 cups, serves 6-8
describe a #2 can
24 cans per case, 1lb 4 oz (20 oz), 2.5 cups, serves 4-6
describe a #300 can
24 cans per case, 14-16 oz, 1 3/4 - 2 cups, serves 3-4
what is the structural part of the tendon that surrounds muscle, and what happens to it in heat
collagen - in heatis hydrolyzed to gelatin and becomes tender
what happens to elastin in heat
little change, it is resistant to heat
in potatoes, starch changes to what during storage
sugar
muscle is composed of bundles of fibers called what
myofibrils
what holds fibers in bundles
sheet of connective tissue
what identifies a cut of meat
shape of bone (round bone - leg, t-bone - back and ribs, etc)
what % protein is meat/poultry/fish
16-23%
what vitamins/minerals are meat/poultry/fish high in
thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, iron, copper, trace minerals
pork is an especially good source of what
thiamin
calcium content is higher in what types of fish
canned fish with bones, oysters, shrimp
fish has ____ fat and _____ moisture than meat
less, more
why is TVP mixed with ground meats
more servings, lower costs
soy protein adds ______ due to _____ content
juiciness, water
what is the main contributor to meat color
myoglobin
acidc vegetables that need more time to cook should use what cooking method? provide examples of acidic vegetables
boiling method; use more water w/ no lidex. corn, lentils, winter squash and olives
how does acid (vinegar) and salt increase tenderness
increase water-holding capacity of muscle and lowers pH
how should meat be aged and ripened
hold in cold storage for about 10 days; aging meat increases tendernessd/t increase inwater holding capacityw/ the help of enzymes which results inchanges in the muscle protein
change in muscle protein by enzymes increase _____ of muscle
water-holding capacity
what may extend storage life of meat
anaerobic (sous vide) packaging - vacuum packed, stored unfrozen at 0 C
what is MAP (modified atmosphere packaging)
air in packaging is removed and replaced with gases (carbon dioxide, nitrogen)
when is USDA inspection and grading of meat done
at slaughter
which act assures the consumer that animals are healthy at slaughter and meat is fit for consumption
Wholesome Meat Act of 1967
what are the grades of meat
prime, choice, select, standard
what are grades of meat based on
maturity of animal, marbling, color, texture
which grade has the least marbling and which has the most
standard has least, prime has most
which cuts of meat are most tender
loin (pork chops), backbone
which cuts of meat are medium tender
shoulder (chuck)
which cuts of meat are least tender
flank, brisket
what is the proper temp for a roast
325 F
when should a meat thermometer be inserted
before cooking
a ____ cooked roast yields less waste
slow
what is a safe internal temperature forpork, beef, veal, lamb, steaks, roast, fish
145°F
what is a safe internal temperature forground beef, ground veal, ground lamb
160°F
what is a safe internal temperature forturkey, chicken, duck (poultry)
165°F
collagen is hydrolyzed to _____
gelatin
why must tough cuts of meat be cooked well done
they have more collagen which needs more time to be softened
what effect does adding vinegar have on meat?
vinegar increases tenderness of meat by lowering pH making it more acidic and increasing water holding capacity of muscle
heat _____ globin
denatures
when meats are heated, iron is _______
oxidized
why are cured meats pink
nitrites
what types of cuts should be cooked with dry heat
tender cuts such as backbone, loin, sirloin
what is the result of an unsaturated fatty acid (oil) beingexposed to oxygen?
rancidity of the oil
what is “carry-over cooking”
after roasting, meat is removed from oven and continues to cook for about 10 minutes; internal meat temp will rise 15-25°F
how long should a roast stand before carving
30 minutes
what types of cuts should be cooked with moist heat
less tender cuts with more connective tissue, tough cuts (round, chick, brisket)
how should a bottom round be cooked
in water for several hours
what are moist heat cooking methods
braising, simmering, steaming, stewing
_______ enzymes such as _____ tenderizes meat
proteolytic, papain
fresh fish with head attached should have ______ red gills, _____ skin
bright, shiny
what is surimi
purified and frozen minced fish with a preservative
egg yolk is a naturally occurring _______
oil in water emulsion
a good quality egg is indicated by what
high proportion of thick white
in an egg, what becomes larger with age
air space within the egg
what holds an egg yolk in the center
chalazae (yolk anchor)
what vitamins/minerals is egg rich in
vitamin A, D, riboflavin
what is color of yolk dependent on
amount and type of pigment in a hen’s diet
what are grades of eggs
AA, A, B
grading of eggs is based on what
thickness of white, location and condition of yolk
what is candling
passing an egg in front of bright light to view contents, helpful when grading and judging quality
what are the sizes of eggs
jumbo, xl, large, medium, small, peewee
how long can egg freshness be maintained in cold storage (29-32F)
6 months
a fresh egg will _________ in a pan of cold water and has a ______ shell
sink to the bottom, dull and rough
at what temperature does protein coagulate
62-70 C
what is syneresis
weeping, liquid released from a coagulated product
when does syneresis occur
when cooked at too high of a temp or too low of a temp for a long time - leads to tough, watery product
what will stiffen an egg white foam
acid - it will tenderize the protein and allow it to extend more easilysugar will also stabilize egg white foams
how are egg white foams compared
measure specific gravity (relative density of a substance in relation to that of water)weight of given volume / weight of same volume in water
egg whites at room temperature whip more quickly and yield a larger volume due to _______ surface tension
lower
what helps an egg yolk act as an emulsifier
lecithin
what stabilizes the egg yolk emulsion
lipoproteins
why do eggs yolks yield stiffer, more stable emulsions than egg whites
they have more protein by weight
what can hasten coagulation in egg cooking
vinegar and salt
why do egg yolk surfaces turn green when overcooked or cooled to slowly
iron from the yolk and sulfur from the whole egg create ferrous sulfide
in dry heat cooking of eggs, what will result from undercooking
excess shrinkage
in dry heat cooking of eggs, what will result from overcooking
tougher product
the larger the % sag, the ______ tender the gel
more
egg substitutes are often ______ in sodium
higher
what differences occur when using egg substitutes
color and flavor differences
dried eggs are ____ % white, ____ % yolk
70, 30
dried eggs can be vacuum packed in what
nitrogen gas
what is added to improve foaming ability in bakers special eggs
sucrose
if eggs are stored in the fridge for too long, whites become _____, yolks ______, and odors are ______
watery, flatten, absorbed
if eggs are stored in the fridge for too long, ______ and ______ is lost
water and carbon dioxide
loss of carbon dioxide causes eggs to be more _______
alkaline
milk is a good source of what vitamins and minerals
calcium, phosphorus, riboflavinVitamin A, D
milk is not a good source of what mineral
iron
what is the % composition of milk (water, macronutrients)
87% water, 3.7% fat, 4.9% cho (lactose), 3.5% protein (complete hbv)
the protein in milk is ____ % casein
80% (precipitated at ph 4.6, forms soft curd)
liquid that drains from curd of clotted milk is known as what
whey
how is milk pasteurization done
heat to 145 F for 30 min or 160 F for 15 seconds
what is the purpose of pasteurization
destroy pathogenic bacteria
name the components of whey (5)
lactose, lactalbumin, lactoglobulin, water soluble vitamins, minerals
types of milkhigh pressure breaks fat globules to 1/5 regular size; film of protein surrounds each globule; more susceptible to action of lipase, but the pasteurization process destroys lipase
homogenized
types of milk400 USP units added per quart of milk by feeding the cow this vitamin, irradiating the milk, or adding the vitamin
vitamin D milk - must be labeled
name the 4 concentrated milks
evaporated milk (60% water removed) sweetened milk (add 15-18% sucrose or glucose)dried whole milk (26% fat, does not keep well) dried skim milk (not more than 1.5% fat, keeps well)
name the 3 fermented milks
cultured buttermilk sweet acidophilus kefir
2% milk has ______ % fat, low fat milk has _____ % fat, and skim milk has ______ % fat
1.5-2.25%.5-2%<0.5%
in cultured buttermilk, add ____ ____ bacteria to skimmed or partly skimmed milk
lactic acid bacteria
in place of using buttermilk in place of regular milk in a recipe, increase ________
baking soda
sweet acidophilus milk (skim milk + sweet acidophilus bacteria) reduces ______
lactose
the coagulated product of fermentation of milk sugars by lactic acid bacteria is known as
yogurt
when milk is heated, what happens to they whey protein?
it precipitates out on bottom of pan or on surface of milk
how do you prevent milk from curdling?
add an acid slowly and agitate
in milk, an acid precipitates _______
casein
butter is 80% __________ and margarine is 80% ___________ or ____________
milk fat vegetable oil or animal fat
does butter or margarine turns rancid as it takes up oxygen an releases hydrogen
butter
what are the types of cream
heavy or thick medium whipped cream light or thin sour cream half and half
which creams have the highest fat content
heavy or thick >36% fatmedium 30-36% fat whipped cream 35% fat
during cheese production, what enzyme is added, which coagulates casein and forms curd
rennet
what are the 3 types of cheese
uncured (cottage cheese)cured (additional whey removed, salt added, ripened) processed (blend of several natural cheeses)
what is the emulsifier added to processed cheese
disodium phosphate- makes cheese better for cooking; fat will not spread out
what are the main structural parts of grains and cereals
starchy endosperm rich in proteinouter layer of hull and branscutellum within the germ - contains most of thiamin
what vitamins and minerals are found in grains and cereals
vitamin E (in germ), thiamin (scutellum), riboflavin, phosphorus
grains are ____% starch, ___ % fat found in the germ, and contain ______ proteins
75%, 2%, partially complete
what is the inner portion of a wheat kernel called
farina
quick-cooking cereals have ________ added
disodium phosphate - makes cereal alkaline so particles swell fasteravoid this on low sodium diets
strength of gluten and protein content have a negative or positive relationship
negative - the stronger the gluten, the more protein; the weaker the gluten, the less protein
name the 8 different wheat flours
graham bread (hard wheat)
all-purpose (blend of hard and soft wheat)
pastry (soft wheat)
cake (soft wheat)
enriched (with B vits, iron and folic acid)
instant blending
self-rising
place the following flours in order from strongest gluten and most protein to weakest gluten and least protein: all-purpose, cake, pastry, bread
bread (strong gluten, 11.8% pro)
all-purpose (less gluten, 10.5% pro)
pastry (weaker gluten, 7.9% pro)
cake (least and weakest gluten, more starch, 7.5% pro)
what is gluten made from and what does it do
it is made from gliadin and glutenin through process of hydration and mixing it gives elastic properties, forms framework, holds in leavening agent
what is the color of flour due to
carotenoids
if an oxidizing agent is added to flour, what is it labeled as
bleached - natural agents cause oxidation and turn flour from creamy yellow to white
adding bran increase or decreases volume of end product
decrease - increase flour and liquid to compensate
name 3 leavening agents
steam, air, carbon dioxide (from yeast, baking soda, baking powder)
how do you incorporate air into baked flour mixtures
beat, sift, fold, cream
what does the action of yeast on sugar yield
carbon dioxide and alcohol
________ is produced from the action of acid on baking soda
carbon dioxide- acids include sour milk, cream of tartar, molasses
baking soda + a dry acid + corn starch =
baking powder
baking soda provides
carbon dioxide
cornstarch keeps contents ____
dry
a dry acid reacts with baking soda to release
carbon dioxide
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods - it works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a batter or dough through an acid-base reaction, causing bubbles in the wet mixture to expand and thus leavening the mixture
baking powder
what are 3 types of baking powder
tartrate, phosphate, combination
use ____ tsp baking powder per ___ cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder per 1 cup flour
old baking powder becomes more alkaline causing loss of _______ in baked goods
thiamin
_____ keeps yeast from sticking in baked flour mixtures
salt
_____ provides stability, retains leavening agent, distributes shortening by emulsification, introduces air, adds color and flavor in baked flour mixtures
egg
____ adds tenderness by coating gluten products particles in baked flour mixtures
fat
______ is hydroscopic, it modifies texture by tenderizing, and it softens gluten and prevents gluten development by absorbing some of the water that gluten needs
sugar
too much sugar in a flour mixture results in
coarse cells, thick walls, a shiny crust and a crumbly product
most of the sugar in honey is ____ and _____
glucose and fructose
term used to distribute fat into dry ingredients
cut-in