Topic 11: Nutrients in Food (not done) Flashcards
What must all wheat flour except whole-meal be fortified with?
- iron
- thiamine
- calcium
- niacin
What is in the bran of wheat?
fibre
What is in the endosperm of wheat?
B vitamins, starch, LBV proteins
What is in the scutellum of wheat?
B vitamins, LBV proteins
What is in the germ of wheat?
B vitamins, LBV protein, Vitamin E, fat, iron
What nutrients are fruit high in?
vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals
low in protein and fat
What is milk?
It is mainly water. It is an emulsion and has tiny drops of fat suspended in it.
What nutrients does milk contain?
- water
- protein
- casein
- fat
- carbohydrates
- vitamins and minerals
Why is milk a ‘perfect food’?
feeds the young of the animal it is produced by
What are the non-lactose alternatives to milk?
rice milk, oat milk, soya milk
Why is hard cheese different to regular cheese?
contains more fat and protein as more liquid has been pressed out during processing
What is cheese a good source of?
calcium, Vitamin A, Riboflavin
What are muscle fibres surrounded by?
connective tissue
What is connective tissue made out of?
collagen and elastin
What is myoglobin?
a protein which gives meat its red colour, along with some of the haemoglobin which is in the muscles
