Carbohydrate Information

Carbohydrates are composed of which elements?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Hydrogen

• Carbon, Nitrogen, and Sulfur

• Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Phosphorus

Fill in the blank: Monosaccharides are made up of a ______ unit.

• monomer

• polymer

• dimer

• trimer

Fill in the blank: Sucrose is composed of _______ and fructose.

• glucose

• lactose

• maltose

• galactose

In the UK, what type of crop is mainly grown for sugar production?

• Sugar cane

• Sugar beet

• Corn

• Wheat

One function of sugar in products is:

• To add sweetness

• To provide protein

• To increase fiber content

• To add color

Sugar contributes to the stability or preservation of confectionery by:

• providing sweetness

• acting as a preservative

• enhancing flavor

• adding color

The impact of sugar on the color and flavor of baked goods is:

• It enhances both color and flavor.

• It has no effect on color but enhances flavor.

• It enhances color but has no effect on flavor.

• It diminishes both color and flavor.

Which sugar has a relative sweetness of 1.0?