Understanding Fats Quiz

What is a free fatty acid?

• A hydrocarbon chain

• A type of carbohydrate

• A mineral

• A type of protein

What is the state of saturated fats at room temperature?

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Gas

• Solid

What is the storage form of free fatty acids?

• Glycerol

• Triacylglycerol

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

What type of bond do saturated fatty acids have?

• Triple bonds

• Single bonds

• No bonds

• Double bonds

What is hydrogenation?

• A process to add carbon

• A process to add hydrogen

• A process to add nitrogen

• A process to add oxygen

What is the effect of unsaturated fats at room temperature?

• They are gaseous

• They are plasma

• They are solid

• They are liquid

What is a smoke point?

• The temperature at which oil starts to evaporate

• The temperature at which oil starts to burn

• The temperature at which oil starts to boil

• The temperature at which oil starts to freeze

What is oxidation in fats?

• A process that improves the taste of fats

• A process that increases the shelf life of fats

• A process that negatively impacts the quality of fats

• A process that makes fats more colorful

What is the main characteristic of unrefined oils?

• They have a neutral taste

• They have a longer shelf life

• They have a higher smoke point

• They retain more flavor

What is the effect of fats on food texture?

• They make food harder

• They allow air to be incorporated into mixtures

• They make food more colorful

• They make food less flavorful