Types of Wheat Flour (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Most common flour type in Ireland
Most common flour type in Ireland
Wheat flour
What refined flour removes
What refined flour removes
Bran and germ
Key characteristic of wholemeal flour
Key characteristic of wholemeal flour
High in fibre (nothing removed)
Fibre content of brown/wheaten meal vs wholemeal
Fibre content of brown/wheaten meal vs wholemeal
Lower in fibre
What white flour is fortified with
What white flour is fortified with
Calcium and iron
What is added to self-raising flour
What is added to self-raising flour
Baking powder
Key characteristic of strong flour
Key characteristic of strong flour
High in gluten
What strong flour is used for
What strong flour is used for
Yeast cookery
What is removed in gluten-free flour
What is removed in gluten-free flour
Gluten
Type of food bread is classified as
Type of food bread is classified as
Staple food
Grains breakfast cereals are made from
Grains breakfast cereals are made from
Wheat, maize, rice, and oats
What many cereals are fortified with
What many cereals are fortified with
Vitamins and minerals
What gluten is
What gluten is
A protein found in wheat and wheat products
Function of gluten in flour
Function of gluten in flour
Provides elasticity & structure, helps dough rise & maintain shape