Carbohydrates

What artificial sweetener is banned in the U.S. but is approved for use in Canada?

Cyclamates- banned in US in 1969

Methyl cellulose dissolves faster at what temperature?

Decreased temperature, increase dissolution

With respect to pectin, what does DE refer to and what does it indicate?

Degree of esterification. This term indicates the percentage of galacturonic acid molecules in pectin that are esterified (have a methyl group attached). Pectin is classified as either high methoxyl pectin (HMP) with a DE greater than 50%, or low methoxyl pectin (LMP) with a DE less than 50%.

What is a dextran?

Dextran is a polysaccharide, or complex carbohydrate, made up of glucose molecules. Dextran's main chain consists of glucose units linked by α-(1→6) glycosidic bonds. It also has branches, which are linked by α-(1→3) bonds. It's produced by bacteria like Leuconostoc mesenteroides, and is used in various applications including medical treatments, food additives, and as a component in dental plaque.

What does DE stand for in corn syrup and what does it measure?

Dextrose equivalent. It's a measure of the amount of reducing sugars, particularly dextrose, present in the corn syrup. A higher DE value indicates a higher percentage of dextrose and, generally, a sweeter syrup.

Plant carbohydrates that are resistant to hydrolysis by the endogenous enzymes of the human digestive tract are more commonly known as what?

Dietary fiber

What is the difference between dietary fiber and crude fiber?

Dietary fiber consists of all material that is physiologically indigestible by the human intestine and crude fiber is anything that survives a strong acid digestion by a strong base digestion (in vitro).

What is a germplasm in a grain?

DNA containing part of the grain

What term refers to the measure of foreign material present in grain sample?

Dockage

Name the 2 types of milling used for corn.

Dry and wet

What type of wheat is used to make pasta?

Durum

What sort of high gluten flour is used for making pasta?

Durum flour

One cob of corn is commonly known as?

Ear

The portion of the cereal grain that contains starch granules and protein bodies is called

Endosperm

From what part of the wheat, corn, rice, or oats are most breakfast cereals made?

Endosperm

Which part of grain kernel contains starch?

Endosperm

The outer layer of a grain kernel, which is rich in fiber and B vitamins, is known as the bran. Name the other two main parts of a kernel.

Endosperm and Germ

Name the three main components of cereal grains.

Endosperm, germ, bran

One method of destroying insect eggs in flour is to throw the flour with high impact against a hard surface as in a centrifuge type machine. What is the name of this machine?

Entoleter

What is the name of the equipment used to puff cereal grains?

Extruder (Gun)