Unit 2 - Lesson 1 - Raw Materials Flashcards
What is the largest cereal crop in the world?
Corn
What is the Family, Genus and Species of Maize?
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Zea
Species: Zea Mays
What is the starchy endosperm weight of corn?
71-80%
Embryo 10-15%
What is the 2nd largest global crop?
Wheat
What is the Family, Genus and Species of wheat?
Family: Poaceae - Grass family
Genus: Triticum
Species: Triticum aestivum
What are the components of wheat?
Brush Seed Coat Endosperm Aleurone layer Pericarp Scutellum Coleoptile Radicle Micropyle
What is interesting about rye?
It can grow where other crops cannot - high altitude and low temps
What is the weight of endosperm in rye?
86% (dry basis)
What is the Family, Genus and Species of Rye?
Family: Poaceae - Grass family
Genus: Secale
Species: Secale cereale
What components make up rye?
Seed Coat Endosperm Aleurone layer Coleoptile Micropyle Radicle
Where did Sorghum originate?
South Eygpt starting 8000 years ago
Where does Sorghum grow?
Globally
Why is Sorghum interesting?
It is tough, ideal for dry climates, drought & heat resistant,
What is the Family, Genus and Species of Sotghum?
Family: Poaceae (Grass)
Genus: Sorghum
Species: Sorghum bicolour
Species: Sorghum propinquum - or sorghum
What is unique about Sorghum?
It does not have a husk
What is the endosperm weight of Sorghum?
86%
Embryo 3.5%
What are the components of Sorghum?
Pericarp Stylar region Endosperm Aleurone layer Scutellum Shoot Embryonic Axis Root Hilarregion
What is the 3rd largest crop in the world?
Rice
Where did rice originate?
China
How many types of rice varieties are available?
40,000
How long has rice been used for human consumption?
4,000 years
What is the Family, Genus and Species of rice?
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus: Oryza L. Rice
Species: Oryza sativa - Asian Rice
Species: Oryza glaberrima - African Rice
What is the weight of the Endosperm in rice?
90-92%
What are the components of rice?
Seed Coat or bran
Embryo (germ)
Endosperm
There is no husk
What is an enzyme?
Catalyst of biological origin (usually protein and for spirits malt or yeast) that helps chemical reactions occur more quickly
What causes the fermentation of sugar to alcohol?
Yeast fermentation
What causes the breakdown of Barley into sugars?
Main Enzymes:
⍺–amylase
ß–amylase
Limit Dextrinase
What are the main factors to consider producing beverages?
Product type Legislation Sugar source (how rich) Availability Cost GMOS Ease of Processing