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Two types of dispersions
suspension and emulsion
suspension
Particles too large to go into solution, suspend in solvent
emulsion
Liquid dispersed in another liquid in which it is usually incapable of being mixed
When particles dissolve in solvent, solution is either...
molecular or ionic
molecular
When dissolved particles remain “as is” in their molecular form
Ionic
Occur when solute molecules ionize into electrically charged ions (or electrolytes)
hydrolysis
A chemical reaction in which water (hydro) breaks (lysis) a chemical bond in another substance, splitting it into two or more new substances (e.g., breaking down cornstarch to make corn syrup)
salt formation
Occurs when a positive ion combines with a negative ion, as long as neither is a hydrogen (H1) nor hydroxyl (OH2) ion
water activity
Amount of available (free) water in foods (range
perishability
Bacteria growth inhibited when water activityis below 0.85 (pure water has water activity of 1.00)
Osmosis
Movement of a solvent through a semipermeablemembrane to the side with the higher solute concentration, equalizing solute concentration on both sides of the membrane
Osmotic pressure
Pressure or pull that develops when two solutions of different solute concentration are on either side of a permeable membrane
CHOs
Sugars, starches, & fibers found in foods
monosaccharides
one saccharide CHO
disaccharides
two saccharide CHO
oligosaccharides
few saccharide CHO
polysaccharides
many saccharide CHO
Types on Monosaccharides
Triose (three carbons), tetrose (four carbons), pentose (five carbons), Fructose and hexose (six carbons)
oligosaccharides
few saccharide CHO
polysaccharides
many saccharide CHO
Types on Monosaccharides
Triose (three carbons), tetrose (four carbons), pentose (five carbons), Fructose and hexose (six carbons)
Glucose
Most common hexose found in foods; present in fruits, honey, corn syrup, & some vegetables
Pentose & hexose
most common in foods
Refined glucose
dextrose –Used in production of a variety of foods
Fructose
Sweetest of all sugars, but not used because of problems it causes during production (e.g., excessive stickiness, overbrowning)
Galactose
A part of lactose (from milk)
Sucrose
One glucose molecule and one fructose molecule linked together
Lactose
A glucose molecule + a galactosemolecule forms lactose
Maltose
Two glucose molecules linked together create maltose, or malt sugar
Oligosaccharides
Made up of three to ten monosaccharides
polysaccharides
in food are starch, glycogen, & fiber

split up into two groups: indigestable and digestable
dextrins
into smaller sweet segments from heating enzymes, & acid used to breakdown
Glycogen
Digestible polysaccharide from animal sources
Fiber
Indigestible polysaccharide
Dietary Fiber
The undigested portion of carbohydrates remaining in a food sample after exposure to digestive enzymes
Soluable Fiber
digests into water
dextrins
into smaller sweet segments from heating enzymes, & acid used to breakdown
dextrins
into smaller sweet segments from heating enzymes, & acid used to breakdown
Glycogen
Digestible polysaccharide from animal sources
Glycogen
Digestible polysaccharide from animal sources
Fiber
Indigestible polysaccharide
Fiber
Indigestible polysaccharide
Dietary Fiber
The undigested portion of carbohydrates remaining in a food sample after exposure to digestive enzymes
Dietary Fiber
The undigested portion of carbohydrates remaining in a food sample after exposure to digestive enzymes
Soluable Fiber
digests into water
Soluable Fiber
digests into water
Common fibers
Cellulose, hemicellulose, & pecticsubstance
Hemicellulous
Composed of a mixture of monosaccharides(e.g., xylose, mannose and galactose)
Pecticsubstances
Natural cementing agents used in thickening jams, jellies, & preserves
Vegetable gum
Used to thicken, increase viscosity of, gel, stabilize, and/or emulsify certain processed foods

Impart body, texture, and mouthfeelto foods, while reducing likelihood that dispersed ingredients will separate out
Inulin
Repeating units of fructose with an end molecule of glucose

Soluble fiber

Uses: Imparts creamy texture to frozen dairy

Improve texture of margarine

Develop no-fat icings, fillings, whipped toppings
Lignin
not CHO

Produce tough, stringy texture in food (e.g., celery); boiling water doesn’t dissolve or soften
Saccharides or sugars
Contribute to sweetness, solubility, crystallization, color (through browning), moisture absorption, texture, fermentation, and even preservation
Starches
Used as thickening agent, edible film, and sweetener source (syrups)
Fats are solid at....
rm temp
exceptions of oils at rm temp
Coconut & palm oils are solid at room temperature
Lignin
not CHO

Produce tough, stringy texture in food (e.g., celery); boiling water doesn’t dissolve or soften
Saccharides or sugars
Contribute to sweetness, solubility, crystallization, color (through browning), moisture absorption, texture, fermentation, and even preservation
Starches
Used as thickening agent, edible film, and sweetener source (syrups)
Fats are solid at....
rm temp
exceptions of oils at rm temp
Coconut & palm oils are solid at room temperature
Invisible fat
Not easily seen (e.g., marbling in meat)
Invisible fat
Not easily seen (e.g., marbling in meat)
Visible fat
Easily seen (e.g., white striations in bacon)
Visible fat
Easily seen (e.g., white striations in bacon)
Composition of Lipids
Composed of carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen
Composition of Lipids
Composed of carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen
Three groups of edible lipids
Triglycerides (fats & oils), phospholipids, & sterols
Three groups of edible lipids
Triglycerides (fats & oils), phospholipids, & sterols
Triglycerides
About 95% of all lipids
Triglycerides
About 95% of all lipids
Saturated
there are no double bonds between carbons
unsaturated
one hydrogen is missing between two carbon calls for a double bond
monounsaturated
when one double bond is present
polyunsaturated
when two or more double bonds are present
The higher the unsaturation,
the more likely fat is liquid at room temperature
Examples of saturated
meat, dairy (milk/butter)
plants (coconut/palm)
Examples of monosaturated
olives, olive oil, peanuts, avocado
example of polyunsaturated
vegetable oils
fish
two essential fatty acids
Linoleic and linolenic acid
Phospholipids
In the body, help move fat-soluble vitamins & hormones

make water soluble
Phospholipids
Egg yolks, liver, soybeans, wheat germ, & peanuts

Used as emulsifiers
sterols
Large, intricate molecules; interconnected rings of carbon atoms with a variety of side chains attached
Sterols in body
cholesterol, bile, both sex (testosterone, estrogen) and adrenal (cortisol) hormones, and vitamin D

Found in both plants & animals (although cholesterol found mainly in animals)
Plant Sterols
Not only in soybeans, but fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, & other sources
Functions of Lipids in Foods
Complete protein
Contains all essential amino acids; comes from animal & egg sources
Incomplete protein
Comes from plants; will support maintenance, but not growth
Major difference between CHO/lipids & protein
protien contains nitrogen
Protein complementation
Two incomplete protein foods, each of which supplies the amino acids missing in the other, combined to yield a complete protein profile
examples of protein complementation
exceptions soybeans and quinoa
proteins allow in food:
Hydration
Hydration
Ability of protein to dissolve & attract water
Denaturation
protein structure disrupted resultin in partial or complete loss of function
coagulation
clotting or precipitation of protein in a liquid into a semisolid compound

use in chees production
Enzymes
catalysists that speed up enzymes reactions
Buffering
Have ability to resist extreme pH shifts & behave as buffers
Maillard reaction
The reaction between a sugar and a protein (specifically the nitrogen in an amino acid), resulting in the formation of brown complexes
Enzymatic browning
A reaction in which an enzyme acts on a phenoliccompound in the presence of oxygen to produce brown-colored products
Two major vitamin groups…
fat soluable and water soluable
Fat soluable
A D E K
Water soluable
b complex and c
antioxidants
a compounds that inhibits oxidation which can cause deteriation and rancidity
Meats
Good sources of B vitamins, iron (Fe), zinc (Zn)
Dairy foods
vitamin Ca
Egg yolk
all fat soluable vitamins
Vitamin B12
found in fermented foods (tofu) or foods of animals
important antioxidants
Vitamins A, C, and E and the mineral selenium
Food Additives
A substance added to food so that it becomes a component or affects the characteristics of food
Purposes of Food Additives
1. Improve the appeal of foods by improving their flavor, smell, texture, or color
2. Extend storage life
3. Maximize performance
4. Protect nutrient value
Color compounds
Any dye, pigment, or substance that imparts color
Emulsifiers
Prevent liquids from separating (MG in peanut butter)
Stabilizers & thickeners
mouthfeel (xanthan gum in salad dressing)
moist-heat preparatoin
method fo cooking in which heat is transferred by water, any water-base liquid or steam

ex) scaldign, poacing simmering, stewing, braising, boiling
Simmering
Never < 180ºF
Stewing
Braising
Boiling
H20 must reach 212ºF (100ºC) at sea level to boil
Parboiling
Blanching
Dipping food briefly in boiling water
Steaming
Food heated via direct contact w/ steam generated by boiling water
Papillote-
Wrap food in foil or parchment before baking
Microwave
Incorporates moist-and dry-heat methods
Microwave
Dry heat method
Baking
Heating by hot air in an oven; average temp is 350ºF
Shiny metal pans
reflect heat (best for cakes or cookies)
Duller metal pans
absorb heat (best for pies or bread, browner, crisp crust)
Microwave
Dry heat method
Baking
Heating by hot air in an oven; average temp is 350ºF
Shiny metal pans
reflect heat (best for cakes or cookies)
Duller metal pans
absorb heat (best for pies or bread, browner, crisp crust)
Baste
to add a liquid, such as drippings, melted fat, sauce, fruit juice, or water, to the surface of food (usually roasting meat) to help prevent drying
Roasting
Term used for ‘baking’ meats & poultry
Broiling
Cook under intense heat; high temps = quick cooking (5-10 mins), so use tender meat & fish; temp adjusted by moving rack;
Grilling
Reverse of broiling because food is cooked above intense heat source
Barbequing
Food slow-cooked over long period
Frying
Heating food in fat
Heat Transfer
radition
conduction
convection
induction
conduction
Direct transfer of heat contact from one substance to another (stove)
convection
Transfer of heat by moving air or liquid currents through & around food (oven)
radiation
Transfer of heat energy in form of waves of particles moving from source outward (broiling, grilling and microwaving)
Induction
Transfer of heat energy w/out direct contact w/ coils (flat-surfaced ranges)
Kinetic energy
Chef’s or French knife
»
Held w/ base of blade between thumb & forefinger; other fingers around handle; fingers holding food curled in
»
Positioning of food and grip influences degree of control & leverage
Slice
Tip of blade stays on board while food is moved under back of blade
Julienne
Food cut into sticks 1 –3” long & 1/16to 1/8 of an inch thick
Shred
Cut leafy vegetables into thin strips
dice
Cut food into even sized pieces
mince
Chop food into very fine pieces
peel
remove skin
Mixing
2 + ingredients dispersed evenly into one product
Blend
Ingredients mixed so thoroughly that they become one
Bind
Ingredients adhere to each other

e.g., when breading adheres to fish
Cream
Beat fat & sugar until light & airy texture
Whip/whisk
Vigorous mixing to incorporate air into product (use electric mixer or a whisk)
Fold
Gently incorporate an ingredient into another
Methods of Mixing
Creaming or cake method
Cream fat & sugar together until they take on a light, airy texture

Incorporate air and suspend sugar crystals and air bubbles in the fat

As fat melts during baking –cake with fine-grained texture

Adds eggs one at a time

Add dry ingredients in small portions, add liquid, add dry ingredients

Most used for cakes
Single-stage method (a.k.a. quick-mix, one bowl, dump method)
Sequence & mixing important; add dry ingredients, then add the fat, part of milk & flavorings, then stir, then eggs & remaining liquid, then mix
Conventional meringue method
Identical to creaming method except portion of sugar mixed w/ beaten egg or egg white & the egg foam is folded into batter at end
Fold
Gently incorporate an ingredient into another
Methods of Mixing
Creaming or cake method
Cream fat & sugar together until they take on a light, airy texture

Incorporate air and suspend sugar crystals and air bubbles in the fat

As fat melts during baking –cake with fine-grained texture

Adds eggs one at a time

Add dry ingredients in small portions, add liquid, add dry ingredients

Most used for cakes
Single-stage method (a.k.a. quick-mix, one bowl, dump method)
Sequence & mixing important; add dry ingredients, then add the fat, part of milk & flavorings, then stir, then eggs & remaining liquid, then mix
Conventional meringue method
Identical to creaming method except portion of sugar mixed w/ beaten egg or egg white & the egg foam is folded into batter at end
Pastry-blend method

Fat cut into flour with pastry blender

add half the milk, and dry ingredients

Moist ingredients gradually added to mixture
Biscuit method

All dry ingredients combined

Fat cut into dry

Liquid added last

Mixed just until moist
Muffin method

Two-stage mixing method

Dry & moist ingredients mixed separately

Combined & blended until just moist

Over-mixing –will result in a tough baked product
Seasoning
Any compound that enhances the flavor(s) in a food (e.g., garlic bread)
Flavoring
Substance that adds new flavor (e.g., vanilla cake)
Herb
Plant leaf valued for flavor or scent
Spice
Derived from fruit, flowers, bark, seeds, roots
Marinades
Seasoned liquids that flavor & tenderize foods
Breading & Batters
Help enhance flavor & moisture retention of foods
Condiments
Seasonings or prepared relishes
Artistic Layout
Top consideration is coordination of colors, shapes, sizes, textures, flavors
CDC
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Tracks down causal factors upon outbreaks of foodborne illness –even for 1 or two outbreaks
Foodborne Illness
Illness transmitted to humans by food
Foodborne Illness Symptoms
Listeriosis
serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
Food contaminated by 3 types of food hazards
biological

chemical

physical
Bacteria
biological hazard

One-celled microorganisms in air, soil, water, &/or organic matter

Cause More than 90% of foodborne illness

Only 4% of identified bacteria are pathogenic, 96% benign
Pathogenic
causing or capable of disease
food infection
Illness from ingestion of food containing living bacteria or other microorganisms

Bacteria replicate and grow in intestines and cause infections
food intoxication

Illness from ingestion of a food containing a toxin

Bacteria grow on food and release toxins when person consuming toxin-laden food or beverage
Toxin-Mediated Infection
Bacteria produce toxins after entering the intestines
Listeria monocytogenes
symptoms:
stillbirths, septicemia or meningitis in newborns
from:
soil or infected animals, directly or manure

from raw milk, cheese and veggies
salmonella species
symptoms:

diarrhea, abdominal pai,
chills,fever, vomiting, dehydration
from raw, undercooked eggs; raw milk, meat and poultry

from infected food source animals; human feces
Salmonella
most common cause of illness

susceptible foods:
meat fish poultry eggs and dairy products
Listeria monocytogenes
fatality rates up to 20 - 35%


Facultative bacteria –grow with or without oxygen

Survive in a wide pH range (4.8 to 9.0)

Grow in a range of temperatures (39°F to 113°F/4°C to 45°C) and thrive in refrigerator
Yersinia enterocolitica
Grow in a range of temperatures (39°F to 113°F/4°C to 45°C) and thrive in refrigerator
Shigella
Poor personal hygiene by food handlers -#1 cause
Staphylococcus aureus
Up to ½ of all humans carry
Clostridium botulinum
Causes botulism
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Molds
Produces a furry growth on organic matter
Mycotoxin
Toxin produced by a mold
Fungus
plant that lacks chlorophyll
bloom
cottony, fuzzy growth of molds
Aspergillusflavus
produce carcinogenic toxin (Aflatoxin)
Virus
Infectious microorganism
Two most common types of viruses
hepatitis A and norwalk
Hepatitis A
infection after eating polluted shellfish
bloom
cottony, fuzzy growth of molds
Aspergillusflavus
produce carcinogenic toxin (Aflatoxin)
Virus
Infectious microorganism
Two most common types of viruses
hepatitis A and norwalk
Hepatitis A
infection after eating polluted shellfish
Hepatitis A
infection after eating polluted shellfish
Norwalk virus
most common cause of gastroenteritis, “stomach flu

Infection after ingesting contaminated food or shellfish
Parasite
Lives on or w/in another organism at host’s expense w/out any useful return
Two common parasites
roundworms and protozoa
Roundworms
cause trichinosis from undercooked pork
Protozoa
1 cell
Trichinella spiralis
from raw/undercooked pork/meat

thoroughly cook meat. freeze por 5 degrees for 30 days
Prion
Infectious protein particle
Culture
Rapid tests
PulseNet(created by the CDC)
Identify bacteria strains and upload information to national network
Examples of Plant Toxins
raw or undercooked
red kidney beans or fava beans

mushrms

certain herbs frui pits

mold toxins
Examples of Food additives (unintentional)
pesticides
herbicies
cleaning products
Ciguatera fish poisoning:
Occurs when ciguatoxinis not destroyed by heating
Histamine
occurs when fish are not chilled after catch resulting in bacteria growth aka time temperature abuse
pufferfish
Occurs by ingesting tetrodotoxin
red tide
Red marine algae that causes shellfish and fish to be poisonous
Food allergy
Immune response to a specific protein within a food
Food allergy symptoms
Skin rash, swelling of the mouth or lips, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, difficulty breathing (can be life threatening
FALCPA
the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
Allergy label requirements
tree nuts
peanuts
soy
egg
milk
fish
wheat
shelfish
FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Manufacturing guidelines for food products, drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
Top 3 causes of foodborne illness
Poor personal hygiene
hand washing
Hot soapy water for 20 seconds, then air or disposable towel dry
Vulnerable foods
High risk foods
high-risk foods (high levels of protein/water)
meat beef pork lamd
chicken
fish
dairy/egg
broth/stocks/gravies sauces milk meat based

tofu and soy food

stuffing in poultry cavity
Water activity (aw )
0.85 –0.97
Proper acidity to prevent growth
acidity < 7, alkalinity >
pH that pervents bacteria groth
4.6 or less
“Risk Road” factors
Temperature

Time food is in certain temperature
Three types of perishable food storage
Refrigerator: At or below 40°F (4°C) for consumers; At or below 41°F (5°C) for retailers

Freezer: Below 0°F (-18°C)

Dry storage: 60–70°F (15–21°C)

2-4 hrs
Temperature Danger zone
Ideal range for bacterial growth
Spore
Encapsulated, dormant form assumed by some microorganisms (incl. bacteria)

Resistant to environmental factors (e.g., drying and heating) that would normally result in its death
Cumulative time:
Time from the truck to the store to the freezer to the kitchen, and the time on the counter where the food is being prepared
4 acceptable methods to thawing
Refrigerator –on bottom shelf

Submerged under running water

Microwave –for smaller items, followed by cooking immediately

As part of the cooking process
Cold temperature for holding foods
FDA under 41F
USDA under 40F
Hot temperature for holding foods
FDA 135F
USDA 140F
FDA cooling in two stages
1st: 135°F–70°F (57°C–21°C) in the first 2 hours

2nd: 135°F–41°F (57°C–5°C) within 6 hours or less
USAD cooling foods
Cool foods to below 40°F (4°C) within 4 hours of removal from cooking
Reheating food
Within 2 hours before being served, all hot foods must be reheated to at least 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds
Temperature to wash dishes
between 140°F and 160°F
Temperature to rinse
at least 180°F (82°C) for 10 seconds or 170°F (77°C) for 30 seconds
Temperature of soak and wash
110F
chemicals used to sanitize dishes
chlorine (1TBS for gl of water)
iodine
quaternary ammonium compounds

organic acids
HACCP
(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Pnt7 steps
1. assess the hazard

2. identify the critical control pnts

3. establish limits at each critical control pnt

4. monitor critical control pnts

5. take correction accion

6. verification

7. documentation