FLOUR

Question 1

What can flour be made from?

Answer 1

• Maize
• Rye
• Oats
• Rice

Question 2

WHOLEMEAL flour:

Answer 2

• Contains 100% of grain
• Nothing is removed
• Requires more water

Question 3

BROWN flour:

Answer 3

• Contains 85% of grain

- The bran is removed ( tough outter skin )

Question 4

PLAIN WHITE flour:

Answer 4

• Contains 70% of grain

- Bleached

Question 5

STRONG WHITE BREAD flour:

Answer 5

• Contains 75% of grain

- Combined with flours from abroad to increase gluten content ( more sun = more gluten )

Question 6

What is AMYLOSE?

Answer 6

MAKES UP 20-30% OF STARCH MOLECULE

• Turns cloudy when cooked
• Weeps when frozen
• Not used by manufacturers

Question 7

What is AMYLOPECTIN?

Answer 7

MAKES UP 70-80% OF STARCH MOLECULE

• Clear gel is produced
• Does not weep
• Roots & tubers contain more than cereals