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FN43 - 3.02 Carbohydrates

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do sugars differ from starches?

a)

The number of hydroxyl groups

b)

The bonding site

c)

Different molecular structures

d)

The number of saccharide units

2.

Which is an example of a complex starch that thickens salad dressings?

a)

Amylopectin

b)

Cellulose

c)

Carrageenan Gum

d)

Pectin

3.

Which classification of starch is also known as fiber in the diet?

a)

Amylopectins

b)

Cellulose

c)

Gums

d)

Pectin

4.

Which starch will result in an opaque sauce or gravy?

a)

Arrowroot

b)

Corn Starch

c)

Potato Starch

d)

Wheat

5.

Which fudge ingredient causes an interruption in crystal formation?

a)

corn syrup

b)

salt

c)

sugar

d)

water

6.

During chilling, if a gel thickens, what is the result?

a)

Caramelization

b)

Crystallization

c)

Retrogradation

d)

Viscosity

7.

Which function of starch causes batter to cling to onion rings during frying?

a)

Binding Agent

b)

Flavor Enhancer

c)

Texturizing Agent

d)

Thickening Agent

8.

Which is an example of a complex starch that is found mainly in fruits?

a)

Alginate

b)

Cellulose

c)

Gums

d)

Pectins

9.

Which is an example of a disaccharide and is used in baking and pastry for sweetening a product?

a)

Fructose

b)

Lactose

c)

Maltose

d)

Sucrose

10.

What method is most likely to cause a sugar solution to become super-saturated?

a)

Adding an interfering agent

b)

Boiling a high concentration of sugar in water

c)

Increasing the liquid content

d)

Substituting high fructose corn syrup for sugar

11.

Which function of sugar will result in a more delicate crumb in baked goods?

a)

Caramelization

b)

Fermentation

c)

Preservation

d)

Tenderization

12.

What do carbohydrates and lipids have in common?

a)

They are insoluble in water

b)

They contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

c)

They do not provide structure to foods

d)

They are simple molecules

13.

Which is a complex carbohydrate?

a)

Galactose

b)

Gums

c)

Maltose

d)

Sucrose

14.

Which example is a monosaccharide?

a)

Fructose

b)

Gums

c)

Pectin

d)

Starch

15.

As sugar content increases in baked goods, browning increases. This is an example of which function of sugar?

a)

Caramelization

b)

Crystallization

c)

Gelatinization

d)

Stabilizer

16.

Sineresis is ___________ due to prolonged storage.

a)

a decrease in viscosity

b)

an increase in elasticity

c)

water forming a gel

d)

water leaking from a gel

17.

The resistance of a mixture to flow is known as:

a)

elasticity

b)

viscosity

c)

density

d)

adhesion

18.

Translucency is how much light can _________ an object.

a)

pass through

b)

block

c)

reflect from

d)

be absorbed by

19.

Which starch is not linear (branched polymers) and is insoluble in water?

a)

potato starch

b)

glycogen

c)

amylopectin

d)

amylose

20.

Which of the following is an example of a food made with a GUM?

a)

Kool Aid

b)

Jello

c)

Steamed Carrots

d)

Sports Drinks