Nutrition
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide?
4
Carbohydrates come primarily from:
Plant sources.
What must fiber have in order to "do its job" effectively?
Water
What ingredient does yeast feed on?
Sugar
When making muffins, over-mixing cause them to:
have a peaked top, to be tough, and have tunnels.
The main function of carbohydrates is:
The three types of carbohydrates are:
sugars, starches, and fibers.
What type of rice has the most fiber?
Brown rice
What ingredient controls the growth of yeast?
Salt
The best way to develop gluten in yeast breads is by:
Kneading
How many grams of carbohydrates should the average American consume each day?
20-35 grams
When a product claims that it is "Whole Wheat", that means:
It must use the entire wheat kernel.
Eating enough fiber decreases the risk of:
Constipation, diverticulitis, or colon cancer.
What type of leavening agent does quick bread use?
Baking soda/Baking powder
The two most important steps in biscuit making are:
Cutting-in and kneading
_________ starches are a better energy source than _________ sugars because they provide more energy over an extended amount of time.
complex, simple
True or False: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and bran cereals are excellent sources of fiber.
True
True or false, Fiber only comes from animal food sources.
Common leavening agents include
When cooking rice, you should:
cover the pot.
If you eat more carbohydrates than your body needs, your body will store them as:
Fat
Endosperm: Starch and protein
Germ: Unsaturated Fatty Acids, "B" Vitamins, Iron, Zinc
Bran: Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals
True or false, on average, Americans get plenty of fiber.
False
What gas is produced when leavening agents react to raise quick or yeast breads?
CO2
What is the RICE YIELD ratio in cups (Dry to Cooked)?
1:3