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Crispness and texture is dependent upon _________ within water-filled vacuoles
Osmotic Pressure
As plant foods age they become thicker and become higher in ______ & _______ , which make the foods tougher and fibrous.
Hemicellulose & Lignan
Lignan
A non-CHO substance that is not significantly affected by cooking.
The limiting amino acid in soy protein (complete) is ________.
Methionine.
Starch will ultimately change to ______.
Starch will ultimately change to SUGAR.
SOY - percentage of proteins content
Flour - ?
Concentrates - ?
Isoaltes -
Flour - 50%
Concentrates - >70%
Isoaltes - >90%
Chemical changes in ripening is responsible due to _______.
Chemical changes in ripening is responsible due to ENZYMES.
Ripening of Fruit
Protopectin (under-ripened) to pectin (ripe) then to pectic acid (over-ripened)
What is responsible for the formation of fruit jelly?
The transformation of protopectin (insoluble) to pectin (water-soluble).
To accelerate the ripening of fruits during storage.
Ethylene Gas.
These fruits ripen best at room temperature...
Avocados, bananas, pears, and tomatoes
Best time to rinse berries and mushrooms
directly before serving due to quick absorption of water.
Fruits low in _____ darken rapidly when cut.
Fruits low in ASCORBIC ACID r
The process in which fruits darken rapidly is due to _________ ________.
The process in which fruits darken rapidly is due to ENZYMATIC OXIDATION.
To prevent enzymatic oxidation/browning add ____ to the foods.
acid solution.
Cooking fruit will
soften cellulose, increase keeping quality and cookes the starch.
Green pigments in food are due to
chlorophyll
Olive green color is caused by _______ reaction forming _______.
Olive green color is caused by an acidic reaction forming Pheophytin.
Bright green vegetables are caused by ________ reaction forming _________.
Bright green vegetables are caused by Alkaline reaction forming chlorophyllin.
Acid reaction forms _________.
pheophytin
Alkaline forms _______.
chlofophyllin.
Avoid color changes in vegetables (due to pheophytin and chlorophyllin) by _______.
cooking quickly and serving shortly
Orange vegetables undergo _______ little changes in Alkaline & acidic solutions
Orange vegetables undergo very little changes in alkaline and acidic solutions.
Red color in tomatoes and watermelon (and overtones in apricots) is due to _________ .
lycopene.
Flavonoids
Anthocyanins
Anthoxanthins
Anthocyanics are the red, blue and purple colors

Anthoxanthins are the white colors
Anthoncyanins changes in acidic and alkaline solutions
Bright red in acid
Bluish in alkaline solutions
Axnothoxanthins in acid and alkaline solutions.
colorless in acid
yellow in alkaline
Onions may turn yellow when cooked in an __________.
Aluminum pan.
Glutamic acid adds to the flavor in _________ ___________.
Glutamic acid adds to the flavor in young vegetables. Mushrooms have a high content.
Onions and cabbage owe their flavor to ________.
Onions and cabbage owe their flavor to SULFUR.
Astringent mouthfeels in underripe foods are caused by ______.
Tannins
Grades for produce is done by the
Grades for produce is doe by the USDA.
Grading canned fruits and vegetables
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
Grade A - Desserts, salads (fancy)
Grade B - processed (choice)
Grade C - puddings, pies (standard)
Fresh produce Grades
Fancy
Extra #1
#1,
Combination #2
Color changes in potatoes are due to __________ _________.
phenolic compounds are causes of color changes in raw, peeled or bruised potatoes.
Green color in potatoes....
Due to chlorophyll that develops when potato is exposed to light during storage.
The green color in potatoes may be accompanied by
solanine, a natural toxicant
During the storage process starch changes to
During the storage process starch changes to SUGAR.
Old potatoes change to taste sweeter.
In general vegetables should be cooked...
in a small amount of water with lid,

Unless it's an acidic vegetable which should be cooked in a large amount of water without a lid.
Frozen vegetable cooking time...
is shorter due to the blanching and freezing temperature makes them more tender
Blanching is emersing foods in _____ water then ______ water.
Blanching is emersing foods in a BOILING water then COLD water.
How to cook cauliflower
For a short time WITH lid
Hot to cook cabbage
to minimize development of strong flavor (acidic) use large amounts of water WITH lid OFF to let acids espace
CANS
#10
Cans
#10
6 in case
6lbs 9 oz
12 - 13 cups
20 - 25 servings
CANS
#3
CANS
#3
12 in case
46 ounces
5 3/4 Cups
12 - 15 servings
CANS
#2.5
CANS
#2.5
24 in case
1 lb 13 ounces
3.5 Cups
6-8 servings
CANS
#2
CANS
#2
24 in case
1 lb 4 ounces
2.5 Cups
4 - 6 servings
CANS
#300
CANS
#30024 in case
14 - 16 ounces
1.75 Cups
3 - 4 servings
Myofibrils
Muscle composed of bundles of fibers
Finish of meat refers to...
Amount of fat around the carcass _ marbeling - Fat deposited around organs
Collagen
Structural part of tendon around muscle
Hydrolized to gelatin when heated - becomes tender
Elastin
Found in ligaments, cartilage, has yellow color.
Resistant to heat, little change in cooking
Meat cuts are identified by
Meat cuts are identified by the shape of the bone
Round bone
comes form leg
T-bone
back and ribs
Carbohydrates in meat
come from glycogen in the muscle and glucose in blood
Pork is a good source of this vitamin
Thiamin
Vitamins and Minerals in meat include:
riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, iron, copper trace minerals
Myoglobin contributes to the
myoglobin contributes to the COLOR of meat
In fresh cut meat, Myoglobin forms with_____ to give a ______ color
In fresh cut meat, Myoglobin forms with OXYGEN to give a RED color
Further oxidation on meat leads to a ______ and then ______ color.

The ______ color is due to the breakdown of myoglobin.
Further oxidation of meat leads to a BROWN and then a GREEN color.

The GREEN color is due to breakdown of myoglobin.
Aging of meat occurs in...
cold storage for about 10 days
Aging of meat increases....
....due to....
increased tenderness due to an enzymatic process which increases water holding capacity.
Water holding capacity of meat is increased by
-enzymatic changes in muscle protein
-acid (vinegar)
-salt
Sous Vide
Anaerobic packaging / vacuum packing of meat stored unfrozen at 0C - extends storage life
Modified atmosphere packaging
Removal of air and replacement with gases (COs, N) - extends shelf life
USDA inspects Meat to ensure that
It comes from a healthy animal and indicates the wholesomeness of the animal
USDA Grades
Grades indicate quality
Cut of meat indicates...
the method of cooking
Grades of Meat
Prime, Choice, select, standard

Based on maturaity of animal, marbling of fat, color and texture of lean
Standard grades have the least
Prime grades have the most
Marbaling
Chuck comes from
shoulder
pork chops come from
loin
Roast meat (325F) more slowly
for least waste
Cooking of meat causes the protein to
coagulate and gelatin to hydrolyze (soften)
Tough cuts need to
cooked well done due to more collagen
adding vinegar to meat
increases tenderness by lowering pH increases water holding capacity
High meat cooking temperatures
increase shrinkage
Dry heat is used for
tender cuts due to less collagen
Frying is
Dry heat
Carry over cooking will raise
the internal temperature (15 - 25 F)
Moist heat is used
for less tender cuts with more connective tissue (bottom round, chuck, brisket)
Bottom round should be cooked
in water for several hours
Braising
Moist heat - floured browned, covered then simmered
Simmer
heated in water to 170 - 185
Fish should be stored
at lower temperatures than meat
Fresh fish should be received with bright red gill colors, shiny skin and springy to touch
if dull and grey reject it
Surimi
purified and minced fish containing preservatives (crab and shrimp analogues).