Key Word/Terms Flashcards

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Aeration

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When air is trapped in a mixture

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Amino acids

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Small units that form the chains in protein

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Antibacterial

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Substance that will usually kill bacteria

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Aseptic Packaging

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Preserves foods without using preservatives or chilling

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Caramelisation

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Process of changing the color of sugar from white to brown when heated

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Coagulation

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When eggs are heated they change color and become firm-set

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Colloidal Structure

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When two substances are mixed together

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Cross contamination

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The transfer of food spoilage/poisoning from one food to another

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Curdling

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Fat separates from the sugar and eggs when the egg is added

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Dextrinisation

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When starch converts to a sugar

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Emulsifier

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A substance that stops oils and water from separating

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Emulsion

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A mixture of two liquids

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Enzymic browning

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Reaction between a food product and oxygen resulting in a brown colour eg. Sliced Apple

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Foams

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A mixture of a gas and a liquid

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Food additive

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A substance added to a food product to improve it’s quality

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Gelatinisation

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Heated starch granules absorb liquid and swell and burst to thicken liquid

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Gluten

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Protein found in flour

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Hygiene

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Clean, sanitary. Prevents food spoilage or poisoning occurring

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Micro-organism

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Tiny living thing that can only be seen through a microscope

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Modified starches

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Starches that have been altered to perform additional functions

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Net weight

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Weight of product without packaging

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Non starch polysaccharide

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The part of the food that is not digested by the body. Also known as fibre.

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Nutrient

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The part of food that performs a particular function in the body

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Pathogenic

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Causing disease

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Preservative
A substance that extends the shelf life of a food
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Prototype
The first version of a product that is being developed
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Quality control
Steps taken to check a product at various stages of making to ensure a consistent and high quality outcome is achieved
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Raising agent
Increases the volume of doughs, batters and mixtures by promoting gas release (aeration)
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Shortening
When fat coats the flour particles preventing absorption of water resulting in a crumbly texture
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Staple food
A food that forms the basis of a traditional diet - wheat, barley, rye, maize or rice, or starchy root vegetables such as potatoes
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Suspension
A solid held in a liquid
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Sustainability
To continue to support
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Viscosity
The thickness of a mixture eg. Sauce
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Mineral
Inorganic substance which are needed to enable important bodily functions to take place
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8 guidelines for a healthy diet
1. Base your meals on starchy foods 2. Eats lots more fruits and vegetables 3. Eat more fish 4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar 5. Try eat less salt - no more than 6g a day 6. Get active and try to be a healthy weight 7. Drink plenty of water 8. Don't skip breakfast
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Proportion % of fruit and vegetables on the eatwell plate
33%
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Proportion % of bread, rice, potatoes and other starchy foods on the eatwell plate
33%
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Proportion % of milk and other dairy products on the eatwell plate
15%
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Proportion % of meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein on the eatwell plate
12%
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Proportion % of foods and drinks high in fat or sugar on the eatwell plate
7%
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Calorie controlled diet
Eat more starchy foods and cut down on fat and high sugar foods
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Vegetarians
Do not eat meat or fish
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Lacto vegetarian
Do not eat meat, fish, poultry, eggs
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Lacto ovo vegetarian
Do not eat meat, fish, poultry
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Vegan
Do not eat any animal products, eg. Milk
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Dietary reference values (DRV's)
Nutritional guidelines for the majority of the population
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Standard component
Pre-prepared item/ingredient that is used in the production of another product
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7 finishing techniques | (P,D,G,C,I,P
``` Piping Dusting Glazing Garnish Chocolate Icing Pastry ```
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Three most common raising agents
Air, steam, carbon dioxide
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Biological raising agent
Added which produces CO2 gas
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Mechanical raising agent
Manually adding air into food products using different techniques
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Chemical raising agent
Adding a chemical which caused a chemical reaction producing CO2 gas. In an oven the CO2 has expands and pushes up the mixture. Some of the gas escapes but some is trapped in the mixture as it cooks and sets
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7 finishing techniques | (P,D,G,C,I,P
``` Piping Dusting Glazing Garnish Chocolate Icing Pastry ```
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Three most common raising agents
Air, steam, carbon dioxide
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Biological raising agent
Added which produces CO2 gas
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Mechanical raising agent
Manually adding air into food products using different techniques
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Chemical raising agent
Adding a chemical which caused a chemical reaction producing CO2 gas. In an oven the CO2 has expands and pushes up the mixture. Some of the gas escapes but some is trapped in the mixture as it cooks and sets
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4 additives
Preservatives Colour Flavourings Emulsifiers & stabilisers