Question 1
During starch gelatinisation in an aqueous mixture, at what stage does maximum swelling of starch granules occur and what molecular event drives gel formation upon cooling?
Correct Answer:
Granules swell at 60-80°C as hydrogen bonds break; upon cooling, leached amylose chains re-associate to form a continuous three-dimensional network.
Question 2
What chemical process occurs when dry wheat flour is toasted, resulting in a brown color, reduced thickening power, and a nutty flavor?
Correct Answer:
Dextrinisation of starch polymers
Question 3
Which component of egg yolk acts as a natural amphiphilic emulsifier to stabilize mayonnaise, an oil-in-water emulsion?
Correct Answer:
Lecithin (phosphatidylcholine)
Question 4
When liquid egg whites are heated, they transform into a solid white gel. What structural protein transition causes this change?
Correct Answer:
Protein denaturation followed by coagulation
Question 5
Upon standing or freezing, a cooked starch sauce may expel liquid and become watery. What is the technical term for this weeping phenomenon?
Correct Answer:
Syneresis
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