Fats and Oils (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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How many calories per gram do fats provide?
How many calories per gram do fats provide?
9 calories
Which vitamins require dietary fats for absorption?
Which vitamins require dietary fats for absorption?
A, D, E, K
Which essential fatty acids must come from food?
Which essential fatty acids must come from food?
Omega-3 and omega-6
What state are saturated fats typically in at room temperature?
What state are saturated fats typically in at room temperature?
Solid
What process creates trans fats?
What process creates trans fats?
Hydrogenation
Which solvent is used in commercial oil extraction?
Which solvent is used in commercial oil extraction?
Hexane
What does degumming remove from vegetable oil?
What does degumming remove from vegetable oil?
Phospholipids
What is the purpose of deodorisation in oil refining?
What is the purpose of deodorisation in oil refining?
Remove tastes and smells
What is lecithin used for in margarine production?
What is lecithin used for in margarine production?
Emulsifying
At what temperature range is block margarine solid?
At what temperature range is block margarine solid?
20-25°C
What is smoke point?
What is smoke point?
When oil breaks down and smokes
Where should fats and oils be stored?
Where should fats and oils be stored?
Cool, dark places
Which fats support cardiovascular health?
Which fats support cardiovascular health?
Mono and polyunsaturated fats