Macro and Micro Ingredients (20%) Flashcards
Identify the important food sugars
Simple Carbohydrates/Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Oligosaccharides
Polysaccharides
Common types of simple carbohydrates/ monosaccharides
Aldehydes- glucose
Ketone- fructose
Specific properties of monosaccharides
- highly water soluble since there are many hydroxyl groups (enable hydrogen bonding)
- Reducing sugars since there ring structures are able to open while in solution to expose the reactive carbonyl group
- Rarely found in nature, common sources are fruit and nectar
Where is the carbonyl group found in the structure of aldehydes and ketones?
Aldehydes- found at the end of the carbon backbone
Ketone- found in the middle of the carbon backbone
Common types of disaccharides
Sucrose (table sugar)- glucose + fructose
Maltose- glucose + glucose
Lactose- glucose + galactose
specific properties of sucrose
not a reducing sugar and can’t participate in maillard browning because of its inability to expose a carbonyl group while in solution
specific properties of maltose and lactose
reducing sugar and can participate in maillard browning
Traits of disaccharides
sweetness, hygroscopicity (affinity for binding water), solubility, crystallization tendency, reactivity
*traits vary depending on how the monosaccharides are bound
Common Examples of Polysaccharides
1) Starch
2) Cellulose
3) Hemicellulose
4) Pectin
5) Glycogen
6) Chitin
7) Inulin
8) Gums (guar, locust bean, alginate, agar, carrageenan)
9) Other dietary fibers
Characteristics of polysaccharides
-the most abundant carbohydrate structures in nature
-uncooked, they are tough, bland and hard to digest
-in purified forms they are added to most processed food products
Main uses for polysaccharides in processed food products
-thicken solutions, due to the long structure with many hydroxyl groups entrapping the water through hydrogen bonding
- stabilizing
- gelling abilities
Identify the parts of a kernel of grain
Endosperm- majority of grains interior
Bran- outside surface
Germ- small part of the interior
What is the Endosperm of a grain kernel used for
source of white flour and contains the greatest share of protein, carbohydrates, iron, major vitamin B and fiber
What is the bran of a grain kernel used for
included in whole wheat flour or bought separate but is primarily insoluble
What is the germ of a grain kernel used for
usually separated at milling as it would reduce the shelf life due to its fat content. Can be bought separately but also included in whole wheat flour.
What are the factors that can affect the perception of taste
Temperature, consistency, presence of contrasting tastes, presence of fat, color, saltiness, age, health, smoking
How can temperature affect the perception of taste?
i. Warm temperatures offer the strongest tastes and heating foods releases volatile flavor compounds
ii. Foods tend to lose their sour and sweet tastes both in colder and hotter temperatures
iii. Saltiness is perceived differently at extreme temperatures (stronger when colder), best to adjust seasoning at the dishes final temperature.
How can consistency affect the perception of taste?
Texture will differ the perceived intensity of flavors. Whipped cream has a milder flavor than un-whipped due to the volume.
How can the presence of contrasting tastes affect the perception of taste?
i. Sweet and sour are opposites, the addition of one to a food dominated by the other will enhance the food’s overall flavor. But too much will negate the dominants flavor.
ii. Sweet, sour, or salty will cut down bitterness
How can the presence of fat affect the perception of taste?
Many taste and aroma chemicals are dissolved in fats naturally occurring or added. The compounds are slowly released by evaporation or saliva that provides taste sensations. Without enough fat, the flavor compounds might not release correctly and providing little sustained flavor. Too much fat can coat the tongue interfering with the taste buds ability to perceive flavor.
How can color affect the perception of taste?
Color helps the perception of how a dish will taste. For example a lemon dish should have yellow components or lime green components.
How can saltiness affect the perception of taste?
Salt perception varies between individuals and how much salt is in their diet. If they eat many salty foods they have a higher tolerance for the salt flavor.
How can Age affect the perception of taste?
Taste and smell does decline with age but not at the same rate as vision and hearing. Smell usually declines before taste but there is a great deal of variation across individuals.
How can health affect the perception of taste?
i. Colds can result in temporary loss of smell since the mucus inhibits airflow preventing odor compounds from reaching the olfactory receptors but taste is largely not affected
ii. Medication can adjust the sense of taste and smell, suppress the perception of saltiness or bitterness, or decrease salivation production
iii. Underlying conditions could result in a sodium-restricted diet
How can smoking affect the perception of taste?
There is strong evidence that smoking diminishes odor sensitivity, supporting the fact that people who smoke are generally less sensitive to odors. Immediately after smoking taste sensitivities are lowered but that disappears 2 hour after smoking.
What can be added to enhance the perception of taste?
commercial flavor enhancers that activate the umami taste receptors in the mouth/tongue. Includes MSG, inosinate and Guanylate, autolyzed yeast extract (AYE) and hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)
What is Monosodium glutamate
Flavor enhancer that:
1) The sodium salt of glutamic acid and Is the most abundant naturally occurring nonessential amino acid. It balances, blends and rounds the total perception of other tastes
2) Mixes well with meat, fish, poultry, many vegetables, sauces, soups and marinades
Excess quickly ruins the taste of a dish
What is Inosinate and Guanylate
Flavor enhancer that:
1) Disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate are known as disodium ribotides and used together as a 50/50 ratio
2) Usually used with MSG and is 4 times the flavor-enhancing power when used as 98% MSG and 2% I+G
3) Generally produced through fermentation of raw plant materials, like tapioca starch
4) Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
What is Autolyzed Yeast Extract
flavor enhancer that:
1) Created from the breakdown of yeast cells (baker’s or brewer’s yeast) with the final product being liquid, paste or spray-dried powder
2) Primarily enhancer in processed foods (soups, meats and vegetarian meat analogs
3) It stimulates the taste receptors that are sensitive to the umami or savory type of taste
4) Has a cleaner appearance on the ingredient statement since it can be listed as “yeast extract”
What Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
flavor enhancer that:
1) Produced by acid hydrolysis of cereals or legumes
2) Used in wide variety of processed foods (soups, sauces, chili, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings)
3) Often blended with other spices to make seasoning blends and is a great way to provide glutamate enhancement without using MSG
What is the concept of a base note or foundation flavor
he dominant and lingering flavor. These flavors consist of the basic tastes (sweetness, sourness, saltiness and unmami) and come from foods such as anchovies, beans, chocolate, fried mushrooms, fish sauce, tomatoes, most meats (beef and game) and garlic. Or they can be created by smoking or caramelizing the foods’ sugars during grilling, broiling and other dry-heat cooking processes
What is the concept of a middle note flavor
The second wave of flavors and aromas. More subtle and more lingering than top notes, middle notes come from dairy products, poultry, some vegetables, fish and some meats
What is the concept of a top note flavor
The sharp, first flavors or aromas that come from citrus, herbs, spices and many condiments. There top notes provide instant impact and dissipates quickly.
What is the concept of the aftertaste or finishing flavor
The final flavor that remains in the mouth after swallowing (the lingering bitterness of coffee or chocolate or the pungency of black pepper or strong mustard)
What is the concept of roundness in regards to flavor
The unity of dish’s various flavors achieved through the judicious use of butter, cream, coconut milk, reduced stocks, salt, sugar and the like. These ingredients cause the other flavorings to linger without necessarily adding their own dominant taste or flavor
What is the concept of depth of flavor
whether the dish has a broad range of flavor notes
What are emulsions and what is its appropriate use
reduce the surface tension between two immiscible phases (ie. Oil and water)
Uses: inhibit start retrogradation in baked goods to slow staling, control fat crystallization in chocolates, aid in the dispersion of dry ingredients that contain a fat into a liquid, aid in foam formation and stabilization
What are extracts
a hydroalcoholic (water and alcohol) extract of a plant material. Solid extracts are further concentrated
what are essential oils
the volatile oil obtained from plants. May be steam distilled (a heat process) or expressed (a cold process)
What are reaction flavors
also called “processed flavors” are created by reacting or cooking flavor precursors to create the desired flavor profile.
What is a spray dried flavor
an oil-soluble flavor is dispersed in a gum or carbohydrate solution and sprayed into a chamber where it is dried with heat. Most common method where volatile flavors are “trapped” in the gum/carbohydrate carrier and has moderate protection from oxidation. Moderate to poor protection from oxygen.
What is vacuum dried flavor
a flavor paste containing mostly protein is dried with heat under vacuum (roasting notes are produced during drying, food for meat and poultry flavors), most volatile flavors are lost during process and its labor intensive
What is encapsulation
droplets of an oil-soluble flavoring are encased in a gelatin shell, excellent heat stability but costly and inconsistent flavor releases in food applications
What is plating for flavors
oil-soluble flavorings are coated on a crystalline substrate, such as salt, starches and dextrins (derived from starch), low cost and may be produced in any type of blender, suitable for spices and extractives. However, volatile flavorings (flavorings that vaporize at low temperatures) will ultimately evaporate and formation of off flavors is possible due to oxidation.
What are the types of commercial colors available
Natural colors- those extracted from plants and animals
Synthetic colors dye and lakes
What are the characteristics of natural colors
usually less stable and less consistent than synthetic, more expensive, products are still considered to be artificially colored by the FDA
What are the characteristics of synthetic colors
dyes are water-soluble that can be used to color beverages, mixes and dairy products
lakes are oil-soluble that can be used to color dry ingredients and food with high fat content
What is the difference between certified and noncertified food colors
Certified dyes are tested and certified by the FDA that each batch meets legal specifications, otherwise can’t be used.
□ Natural colorants are exempt from this
□ Benefit- its provides information about the amounts of dyes sent into commerce each year
□ There are 7 certified colors for use in food
What is the process of caramel color production
Controlled caramelization of sugars and starch hydrolysates (commonly high-dextrose corn syrup). Water soluble, can be liquid or spray-dried, stable to light, oxidation, pH and temperature. Will lose color in response to a microbial attack
What are the classes of caramel color
□ I: the most natural and least stable, not made from using sulfites or ammonia
□ II: Commonly used in tea, whiskey and brandy, made from sulfites but not ammonia salts
□ III: used in confections, bakery products, beer and soy sauce, made from ammonia salts but not sulfites
□ IV: Allows both sulfites and ammonia salts, suitable for acidic applications like cola
Compare and contrast butter versus margarine
a. Butter- made from agitating or churning cream. A dairy product that contains 80% milkfat, <16% water, 2-4% milk solids
i. Firm when cold and soft a room temperature
ii. Extremely prone to rancidity
b. Margarine- Not a diary item, made from animal or vegetable fats. Flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, preservatives and vitamins are added. The item is solidified through the process of hydrogenation
i. Also 80%fat and 16% water
ii. Spreadable at cold temperatures
What are the production steps for milk?
Pasteurization, Homogenization, Fortification
What is pasteurization of milk?
the destruction of the pathogenic bacteria, yeast, and molds, as well as 95-99% of the nonpathogenic bacteria. Required for all grade A milk
What type of pasteurization is used to make shelf stable milk
UHT- Ultra High Temperature
What is homogenization of milk?
prevent creaming or the rising of fat to the top of the container of milk, resulting in milk that maintains a more uniform composition with improved body and texture, a white appearance, richer flavor and more digestible curd.
What is milk fortification?
the addition of nutrients at levels beyond/different from the original food
a) Vitamins A and D added to whole milk
b) Low-fat milk, nonfat milk and low-fact chocolate milk and evaporated milks must be fortified
What are the attributes of whole milk?
3.25% fat, 150 calories/ 8 ounces
What are the attributes of reduced fat milk?
2% fat, 120 calories / 8 ounces
What are the attributes of low fat or light milk?
0.5-1% fat, 100 calories/ 8 ounces
What are the attributes of nonfat, fat-free or skim milk?
> 0.5% fat, 90 calories / 8 ounces
What are the safe storage requirements for milk
Refrigerated or below 41F
What are the production steps for cheese making?
The mammals milk protein is coagulated using an enzyme (rennet) to separate the curds and whey. The curds are removed and used for cheeses like fresh ricotta or cottage cheese. They whey is further processed to make different cheese types. Further processing includes cutting, kneading, cooking, placing in molds or addition of salt or special bacteria.
What are the attributes of cheese?
Moisture and fat content drives the cheese’s texture and shelf life.
Cheese is classified by country of origin, ripening method, fat content and texture
What are the safe storage requirements for cheese?
the more moisture, the shorter the shelf life
FDA allows for the manufacture and distribution of raw-milk cheese provided that they are aged more than 60 days at temperature less than 35F