Test 2 Flashcards
bran
part of the wheat kernel/ rice kernel
• included in whole wheat flour
Endosperm
part of the wheat kernel/ rice kernel
• source of white flour
Germ
part of the wheat kernel/ rice kernel
• embryo, fat content removed
Gelatinizatoin
the increase in volume, viscosity, and translucency of starch granules when they are heated in a liquid
• when heated in liquid, starch granules increase in volume, viscosity, translucency
• changes the texture and size of many foods
• process of braking down the intermolecular bonds of starch molecules in the presence of water and heat
• allows hydrogen bonding sites to engage more water (dissolves he starch granule in water)
Starch + liquid + heat =
gelatinizaton
purpose of line spread testing
To measure the liquids consistency, flow distance of a liquid with a flat surface and multiple circles. The measures are used to compare different viscositites of different products that flow.
Amylose
more creates a more opaque gel (hybrid cornstarch)
Less creates a cleared gel (tapioca), linear glucose chains
WATER SOLUBLE
Amylopectin
branched glucose chains
LESS WATER SOLUBLE
Factors that affect gelatinization
Water: must be sufficient enough for starch absorption
Temperature: gelatinize when heated above 133 F – 167 F
Timing: just long enough to reach peak viscosity
Stirring: stirring early = uniform consistency + no lumps; too long or vigorous = less viscosity
Acid: reduce ability of starches to thicken
Sugar: competes for available water, delays the onset of gelatinization, increases the required temperature
fat and protein: coats starch, preventing water absorption
known facts that affect gelatinization
Temperature, ph, agitation, other ingredients, amount of water, timing, sugar, fat/protein
What are benefits of using modified starches?
Can take extreme temperature changes, maintains quality, consistency, and creaminess
Not all have to be heated in water to expand and gel (pudding)
Have already been cooked and dried, so absorb cold water immediately and expand
Roux
a thickener made by melting butter, adding flour, and cooking on low until the ingredients are bubbling.
Slurry
a thickener made by combining starch and a cool liquid
How to make a basic white sauce (Bechamel)
Butter, Flour, and seasonings on medium, stirring add milk and boil
Where does gelatin come from?
A protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligament, and/ or bones from cows and pigs with water
Sol
liquid state, colloidal particles repel
Gel
more jellylike, colloidal particles attract
Mother sauce
a sauce that serves as the springboard from which other sauces are prepared; grand leading, or major sauce, sauce used to create other sauces
Ex) béchamel, espognole, hollandaise, tomato, velouté
Small sauce
a secondary sauce created when a flavor is added to a mother sauce
dextrinization
: the breakdown of starch molecules to smaller, sweeter tasting sextrin molecules in the presence of dry heat
Retrogradation
Gel cools, seepage of water out of aging gel
Synereisis
exclusion of a liquid from a gel
Au jus
untickened served with its own natural juices
Deglaze
dilute meat decadents in a pan in order to make a gravy or sauce, typically using wine
Reduction
concentrated volume and flavor
Mirepoix
roughly chopped vegetable cut cut (onions, carrots, and celery) raw, roasted or sautéed with butter/ olive oil, flavor base for stocks, soups, stews, and sauces
Huff (chaff)
Structure of basic grains; the rough outer covering of grains; indigestible
Bran
Structure of basic grains, under the husk, the hard outer covering that protects the grains soft endosperm fiber and minerals
Aleurone Layer
Structure of basic grains, under the bran; less fibrous
Endosperm
Structure of basic grains, the largest part of the grain containing all of the grains starch; base of all flour
Germ (embryo)
Structure of basic grains, the smallest portion of the grain, and the embryo for future plant.
fat, vitamin E, minerals, B vitamins
Fractionation
breaking down of grains
Hullling
husk removed (fractionation)
Cracking
grains are broken open (fractionation)