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practical 5 (processed products) - Coggle Diagram
practical 5 (processed products)
starch in mayonnaise & sweets
contributes to texture
important to verify the presence & quantity of starch > to ensure the proper formulation & quality of these products
starch: carbohydrate + used as a thickening or stabilizing agent in processed foods
iodine test
if starch is present > iodine reacts with the starch > to form a blue-black color
iodine molecules bind to the helical structure of starch > color change
add a few drops of iodine solution to a sample of the food
sulfites in meat products
excessive sulfite consumption > can cause allergic reactions
important to monitor their presence in food
used as preservatives to enhance color, extend shelf life & prevent spoilage
prohibited for the preservation of fresh meat > because they give it a red color > masks the color of meat in the process of decay
glucose syrop
viscous liquid made from hydrolyzed starch
composed of glucose + used as a humectant, sweetener & thickener
humectant: stof die water aantrekt & vasthoudt > houdt vocht vast + voorkomt uitdroging
dextrose
simple sugar + chemical identical to glucose
derived from corn + used as energy source, sweetener & to enhance flavor