Rasing Agents Flashcards
1
Q
What are raising agents?
A
An ingredient or process that introduces a gas into a mixture so that it rises when it is cooked
2
Q
What are the types of raising agents?
A
Mechanical, physical, chemical and biological
3
Q
What’s an example of a mechanical raising agent?
A
Air - sieving, whisking
4
Q
What’s an example of a physical raising agent?
A
Steam
5
Q
What’s an example of a chemical raising agent?
A
Bicarbonate of soda, baking powder
6
Q
What’s an example of a biological raising agent?
A
Yeast
