Sources and Kinds of Starch and Cereals 1 Flashcards
carbohydrate stored in most plants.
Starch
major constituent of the average human diet, providing a low cost energy source with good keeping qualities.
Starch
Examples of Starch
- corn starch
- wheat flour
- baked go
- alimentary paste
- semolina flour
family of macaroni products varying in sizes and shapes
alimentary paste
has a slightly nutty, sweet taste and coarse texture similar to cornmeal.
semolina flour
made from rice, soft wheat, soybeans, cassava and other legumes and root crops.
Noodles
flat yellowish noodles made from wheat flour, lye, salt, and water.
Miki
long, thin, round, translucent noodles made from mung bean and cornstarch.
Sotanghon (Nylon or Silk Noodles)
- noodles made from rice and corn.
Bihon
- rice and corn are soaked, ground, drained, then ground again.
- made into galapong, kneaded, and passed through an extruding machine to produce long thin strands.
Bihon
mixture of flour, duck eggs, salt, and soda ash.
Pancit Canton
- kneaded, cut and pressed hard, boiled, flattened, cut, washed, and drained.
- fried in deep fat before repacking.
Pancit Canton
dried noodles with various flavors.
Instant Noodles