Food Chemistry - Lesson 3 Vocab

Food Chemistry - Lesson 3 Vocab

Glucose

Definition

A sugar and source of energy found in plants, fruits, and blood.

Examples

Fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat

Lactose

Definition

a sugar in milk

Intolerance

Definition

an inability to eat or process a food without bad side effects

Example

Lactose intolerance means a person can't digest lactose without having an issue

Starch

Definition

A carbohydrate that is made and stored in plants. 

Examples

bread, cereal, pasta, beans

Saturated Fats

Definition

Soaked or filled to the point where no additional material can be absorbed or dissolved

Saturated Fats are typically unhealthier fats and are found in butter, lard, and meat fat

Unsaturated Fats

Definition

Capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something

Unsaturated fats are typically the healthier fats. Salmon, avocado, and olives are examples of unsaturated fats

Fructose

Definition

A naturally occurring sugar found in fruit, vegetables, and honey.