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Food Science Test 2
Undergraduate Food Science Test 2
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
03/15/2011

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Term
Maillard Rxn
Definition
Browning of starch/protein during storage in high heat

Can cause the formation of heterocyclic amines at very high temperatures
Term
Factors that affect m rxns

What is used to control maillard rxns
Definition
water content and activity, types of sugars and amino acids

moisture low, temperature low, reduce pH

remove reactive compounds, sugars, and carbonyl groups
Term
Carmelization (4)
Definition
Oxidation of sucrose to glucose and fructose, dehydration rxn, browning due to unsaturated polymers

high heat 230-320
Term
Danger zone temp
Definition
40-140 F
Term
Indirect Food Additive
Definition
Incidentally become a part of food such as plastics, metals, pestacides, hybridization GMO foods
Term
Direct Food Additive
Definition
Intentionally added to food
Term
Federal food, drug & cosmetic act (5)
Definition
Prohibited false ads & requires informative labeling, created standards of identity, prevents poisons in foods, governs color additives
Term
Delaney Clause
Definition
1958 GRAS list

Nitrites stayed due to it preventing botulism

No additive permitted in food at any level shown to cause cancer in animals
Term
Exempt Colorants
Definition
GRAS if derived from a plant, animal, or mineral source
Term
Pigment
Definition
From an animal
Term
Color Additives Amendment (3)
Definition
Artificial & natural colors removed from food additives list. Can't say "natural colors"

similar to delaney clause (no cancer causing agents)

approved synthetic colors include FDC color #
Term
What is responsible for each taste? (6)
Definition
Sour - H+ ions

Salty - Na+

Sweet - sugar

Bitter - Quinine

Umami - glutamic acid

Kokumi - glutathione
Term
How flavors are perceived (8)
Definition
Odor, Taste, Mouth Feel, Temperature, Look

H2O soluble

Organic in nature (alcohol, ester, phenol, aldehyde, ketone)

microbial, thermal or primary
Term
Types of flavors in foods (4)
Definition
Pimary: Plant and Animal

Microbial fermentation
Synthetic Production
Thermal Production
Term
What are the risks of using benzoic acid?
Definition
Benzoic acid and ascorbic acid or citric acid in soft drinks react to form benzene
Term
Sulfites (6) Dangers and Uses
Definition
Prevent non enzymatic browning

Work as antioxidants

Used as a sanitizer in food industry

Is a reducing agent

Allergen to some and can cause Asthma Attacks
Term
Nutrients that may increase with fermentation (2)
Definition
B vitamins increase in number and bioavailability,Vitamin C, Glutamine, isothiocyanates, tyramine, and intestinal microfluora
Term
How does fermentation extend shelf life (3)
Definition
Lowers pH, may create anaerobic conditions, produces bacteriocins (antimicrobial proteins)
Term
Red Meat Concerns
Definition
If it has nitrites may cause ASS CANCER (colorectal) due to Nitrite reacting with amino acids to form nitrosamines

also associated with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Term
Why organic acids are added to foods (7)
Definition
add flavor/tartness

used as a buffering agent

stabilize color/reduce turbidity (cloudiness)

aids in gelling, emulsifying & adds nutrients

leavening agent (baking soda)

water binding --> decreases H2O activity

Prevents oxidation
Term
Nitrites Uses and Dangers (4)
Definition
CO poisoning if toxic level was ingested 3 grains (192 mg) = toxic


antioxidant properties

antimicrobial (not against molds)

prevents botulinum
Term
Convection vs Conduction
Definition
Convection involves the circle waves

Conduction is within a substance
Term
TF: Federal Law requires that all genetically engineered foods be labeled
Definition
False
Term
TF: Processed foods labeled as 'organic or 'made with organic ingredients' are forbidden by law to contain genetically engineered ingredients
Definition
False
Term
TF: Proteins are important for the expression of traits in plants
Definition
True
Term
TF: Genetically engineered potatoes are available for posting
Definition
False
Term
TF: GE tomatoes are available for purchase
Definition
True
Term
TF: GE papayas are available for purchase
Definition
True
Term
TF: GE meat, fish, and poultry are available for purchase
Definition
False
Term
TF: Traditional plant breeding involves the isolation and transfer of specific genes from one plant to another
Definition
False, involves hybridization
Term
TF: Traditional plant breeding is a form of genetic modification
Definition
True
Term
TF: The most common genetically engineered ingredients in processed foods on grocery store shelves come from soybeans, corns, canola, and cottonseed
Definition
True
Term
TF: Recombinant RNA technology is the name of the technique involved in GE of plant crops.
Definition
False, DNA not RNA
Term
TF: GE fungi are commonly used in the production of many foods in grocery stores
Definition
True
Term
TF: Some GE plants produce their own pesticides
Definition
True
Term
TF: Some GE foods contain genes from viruses
Definition
True
Term
TF: It is estimated that 10% of all food crops in grocery stores contain ingredients from crops that have been genetically modified
Definition
False, 70%
Term
Natural vs Artificial Flavors
Definition
Natural flavors are extracted by something, not recognized by the FDA. Artificial flavors are recognized and approved by FDA.
Term
Chelate
Definition
bind to metal ions, stabilize color, and denature bacterial proteins
Term
Prevention Methods (5 items and prevention for each)
Definition
Benzoic: Yeast and bacteria
Acetic: Yeast and bacteria, not mold
Propionic: Molds
Sorbic: Neutral environment for yeast and molds
Curing: Nitrites prevent Botulism
Term
Distinguish Fair Trade, Organic, Shade Grown
Definition
Fair trade: workers Organic: Flavor, and consumer Shade Grown: Environment
Term
Food-processing methods used to control major food borne illness (5)
Definition
High heat kills most food borne microbes (not toxins of Staphylococcus)

Heat processing of canned food items will control C.botulinum

Drying, canning, fermentation, freezing, edible coating, aseptic, heating, curing.

Radiation can control Salmonela,

freezing affects everything besides scrombotoxin
Term
Drying and dehydration Pros Cons
Definition
Loss of vitamins, increases shelf life
Term
Freeze drying Pros Cons
Definition
Greater shelf life and less nutrient loss than sun drying or just freezing
Term
Freezing Pros Cons
Definition
Low water activity, loss of nutrients and freezer burn
Term
Refrigeration Pros Cons
Definition
slows down microbial growth

no cons
Term
Canning Pros Cons
Definition
Long shelf life, losses less nutrients than drying
Term
Pasteurization Pros Cons
Definition
Bacteria control and enzyme control
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