suagr Flashcards
1
Q
describe granulated sugar and its uses
A
white medium sized crystals.
used to sweeten drinks and it is often added to breakfast cereals.m
2
Q
describe caster sugar and its uses
A
small white crystals.
used in cakes and biscuits
3
Q
describe icing sugar and its uses
A
Fine, white powder that dissolves instantly.
Used in cake decorating.
4
Q
why is sugar being adapted in recipes ?
A
there is a higher demand for low calorie products
5
Q
how have manufactures used sugar substitutes ?
A
- to create low calorie products
- to promote food for dental health
- to market products for people with diabetes
6
Q
name the 8 functions of sugar
A
- preserves food
- sweetens
- bulking agent
- adds colour
- aerates food
- improves flavour
- stabilises whisked mixtures
- speeds up fermentation
7
Q
how does sugar improve the flavour of foods ?
A
removes the sour taste
8
Q
how does sugar aerate food ?
A
when sugar is beaten with eggs or butter it helps trap air
9
Q
how does sugar preserve food?
A
in large quantities it creates unstable conditions for micro organisms to grow
