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Food Science Unit 2
Sensory Evaluation and Lab Equipment
Question | Answer |
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Used to beat, blend, and incorporate air into foods | rotary beater |
Used to drain fruits, vegetables, and pasta | colander |
a small pan that fits into a larger one used to cook foods gently | double boiler |
Cooks food more quickly than conventional saucepan | pressure saucepan |
Used for making delicate desserts that are difficult to remove from the pan | springform pan |
Preferred by chefs for preventing lumps from forming when preparing sauces | whisk |
Uses suction to collect juices from meat and poultry | baster |
Used to separate liquid and solid foods | strainer |
Used to turning meats and handling corn on the cob | tongs |
Used to blend shortening with flour when making pie crust | pastry blender |
Characteristics of a scientific experiment | formulations and replicable |
Define scientific method | An organized approach to solving problems |
The first step of the scientific method | ask questions |
A hypothesis is | possible solution to a problem |
The variable in an experiment | a factor that is being manipulated or changed |
Reporting the results of an experiment should always include | analysis and application of data |
Define applied science | Putting scientific knowledge to practical use |
Why should lab reports be thorough and accurate | future researchers may use them for studies |
Define sensory evaluation | human analysis of the taste, smell, sound, feel, and appearance of food |
Define supertaster | one who has more taste buds than most people |
What is taste bias? | A flavor preference based on negative or positive experiences with food |
What are categories of sensory characteristics in food products? | Appearance, Flavor, and Texture |
Name the basic tastes to which the tongue responds | bitter, salty, sour, savory, and sweet |
Which factor has the most effect on the intensity of the flavor of many foods? | temperature |
How do volatile substances influence flavors? | they evaporate easily |
Which sense is determined by the olfactory bulb? | smell |
What factors should be controlled during a taste test panel? | lighting, temperature, and interaction with other testers |
In between testing fatty food samples, it is important to rinse the mouth with | cracker and room temperature water |
methods of identifying a food sample should be used in order to control psychological bias? | 3 digit codes |
How many food samples can generally be evaluated at one time during sensory evaluation? | 3 |
When is a universal evaluation form most likely to be used in taste tests | young children and others who cannot read |
Which part of the body is most helpful in identifying food by its aroma? | Olfactory bulb. |
The appearance of a food includes | shape, size, condition and color |