Plant Oil Flashcards
1
Q
How to get plant oil:
A
- Seed/Nut Fruit
- Crush to mush
- Centrifuge
- Filter
- Distil
- Oil
2
Q
Advantages of oil in a diet
A
Contains:
- Energy
- Vitamins
- Fatty acid chains = cell repair/growth
3
Q
Advantages of cooking in oil
A
- Energy source
- Improves texture + flavor
- Quicker cooking time
4
Q
Other use of plant oil
A
_ biodiesel as high energy content
5
Q
Unsaturated oils are called
A
Alkanes
6
Q
Saturated Oils are called
A
Alkenes
7
Q
Alkanes have a…………bond
A
double
8
Q
Alkenes have a………..bond
A
single
9
Q
In bromine water….
A
Alkane turns it colourless
Alkene keeps it orange
10
Q
Alkanes are in what state at room temp
A
liquid
11
Q
Alkenes are in what state at room temp
A
Solid
12
Q
Alkanes used in food such as
A
- Fish Oil
- Salad
- Olive oil
- Vegetable oils
13
Q
Alkenes used in food such as
A
- Lard
- Animal fats
- Cakes
- Pastries
14
Q
Alkanes are (healthy/unhealthy)
A
Healthy as don’t block vessel
15
Q
Alkenes are (healthy/unhealthy)
A
Unhealthy as they build up in vessel wall and cause stroke/ heart attack
