topic9 fat Flashcards
Fat
Caloric value
Functional ingredient
Taste
Mouthfeel
Triglycerides
Insoluble, non-polar, lower density
nutritive value of fat
9 kcal/g
Essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic)
Antioxidants (Vitamin E, Vitamin C)
Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
Brain, nerve, retinal cells(eye health)
Hormones
linoleic fatty acid / linolenic fatty acid?
linoleic: omega-6
linolenic: omega-3
classification of fat
solid/ liquid
saturated/ unsaturated: monounsaturated, polyunsaturated
food trend shift
low fat –> low carb
what’s saturated fat?
only single bonds in fat structure
what’s unsaturated fat?
double bonds exist in fat structure,
one double bond —> monounsaturated
being a solid fat under room temperature
plastic fats
being a liquid fat under room tempuature
oils
how could fatty acids attract with each other to form crystals as it cools
van der Waal forces
Yes or no? Symmetrical and similar carbon length will form more readily
yes
3 main forms of fat crystal
alpha, beta-prime, beta
what kind of fat crystal is milk fat?
Heterogeneous fatty acids(3种都有) – beta prime(mainly)
what kind of fat crystal is lard?
Homogenous fatty acids – beta —> more crystals
how is the melting point of fat affected??
前提:more attraction between molecules, higher the melting point
so: 1.type of fat, 2.form, 3.length of the fatty acids
type of fat and melting point?
liquid fat —> lower melting point
solid fat —> higher MP