Key Nutrients
What is the two main carbohydrates?
Simple and Complex carbohydrates
Baking powder
A chemical leavening agent, a combo of baking soda and acid which is activated by liquids.
Flour
Provides the structure of the baked product
Berries
Juicy, thin-skinned fruits with tiny seeds
Flower Vegetables
Vegetables that come from the “head” of the plant
What is protein made out of?
Amino Acids
Baking Soda
A chemical leavening agent combined with acid activates
Type of leavening agents
Baking powder, baking soda, yeast
Citrus Fruit
Have a thick, firm rind covered by a thin layer
of colored skin, called the zest
Fruit vegetables
Vegetables from flowering plants and have seeds
What is the function of fats in the body?
To provide energy and cell support
Gluten
Protein in flour that makes the dough smooth and elastic
Types of Fats
Butter, shortening oil, margarine
Exotic Fruits
Contains many types of unusual or foreign fruits
Green Leafy vegetables
Vegetable plants consisting of leaves
What is a complete protein source?
Animal products such as meat, eggs, or dairy
Chemical leavening agent
Mixtures or compounds that release carbon dioxide to make products rise
Types of sweeteners
Sugar, honey, corn syrup, powdered sugar, molasses
Melons
Fruits with netted skin or a smooth rind that ranges in color from creamy to jade green.
Seed or Pod vegetables
Vegetables that are seeds of the plant or pods from the plant
The nutrient our body is mostly made of
Water
Leavening agents
Process or addition to a food that causes the food to contain air bubbles
Eggs
Adds color, trap air to help with leavening
Grapes
Grow in clusters on vines
Root vegetables
Vegetables that exist above and below the ground.