Texture Flashcards
1
Q
A
2
Q
Starch
A
Firmness + crispiness
3
Q
How does starch affect texture?
A
Gelatinization, retrogradation, moisture migration
4
Q
Sugar
A
Sticky, crystallinity
5
Q
Protein
A
Firmness and juiciness
6
Q
How does protein affect texture
A
denaturation, moisture, protease
7
Q
Fat
A
graininess, separation
8
Q
How does fat affect texture
A
crystal structure, emulsion
9
Q
Fruit
A
Firmness, juiciness
10
Q
How does fruit affect texture
A
pectin formation/degradation and moisture
