What is food chemistry?
Name a term that relates to this sector that has been discussed in this presentation.
Carbohydrates, Protein, Lipids, Enzymes, Acidity regulator, Aldehyde, Benzoate, Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Polysaccharides, Metabolism, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Citric acid, Hydrophilic, Ester, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Name a food that contain carbs.
Bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie
Name a food that contains protein.
Shrimp, oats, eggs, cheese, broccoli, milk, walnut, beef, etc.
Name a food that contains Lipids.
-Corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soy, and sunflower oil, etc.
What is it called when our body turns what we eat and drink into energy.
Metabolism
What are the 3 macronutrients?
Protein, Carbs, & Fats
Name a complex carbohydrate.
Peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables
TRUE OR FALSE: Protein is a macronutrient that is important to building muscle mass.
TRUE!!!
What are the three main types of lipids?
-Triacylglycerols (also called triglycerides),
phospholipids, and sterols.
What's an example of a Benzoate?
EXAMPLES: nutmeg, cinnamon, cassia, cloves
and in lower quantities, other
foods such as milk, cheese,
yoghurts, soya, nuts and pulses
What are macronutrients?
-Are nutrients that provide calories or energy and are required in large amounts to maintain body functions and carry out the activities of daily life.
Name a simple carbohydrate.
Candy, sugared cereals, sodas, refined bread.
What is protein composed of?
Protein is composed of amino
acids, which are organic compounds
made of carbon (C), hydrogen(H),
nitrogen(N), oxygen(O) or sulfur(S).
What are some good and bad fats; name one of each
GOOD FATS:vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, fish, etc.
BAD FATS: Mayonnaise, fries, etc.
Where can aldehydes be found?
Aldehydes can be found in
found in fruits and essential oils
Explain what food chemistry/biochemistry is.
-General information of structure,
and properties of foods
- It’s also the
explanation of chemical changes that
happens during processing and utilization.
What can happen if the body doesn't absorb enough carbs?
Carbs,can cause the level of
sugar in our blood to drop to below the normal
range , causing hypoglycemia!,
What are amino acids?
-Are the building blocks of proteins
-Proteins on the other hand are the building blocks of muscle mass which are very important for normal cell structure and function.
What are lipids?
Lipids are any various organic compounds that are insoluble in water.
What do acidity regulators do?
-Help control the
acidity on a specific level important for
processing, taste and food safety.
-Help to maintain a constant acid level in food
which is essential for taste to control how other
substances in the food function.
Why is food chemistry/biochemistry important?
-Because it's the explanation of chemical changes that happens during processing and utilization.
What are complex and Simple carbs?
Complex carbs: Good carbs in their "natural state"
Simple carbs: bad carbs that are usually processed and have been stripped of their natural nutrients and fibre.
What can happen with the absence of protein?
-Can make you lose muscle mass, which affects your strength
- Also makes it harder to keep your balance, and slows your metabolism
What are the three primary biological functions they preform within the body?
1.they serve as structural components of cell membranes
2. function as energy storehouses
3. function as important signalling molecules
What is the main purpose of enzymes?
The main purpose of enzymes is to break down the
food we absorb with the help of the proteins, which
speeds up chemical reactions and turn nutrients into
substances so that our digestive tract can absorb.