Food Science B

[GoofyFoofer]

Describe the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates, as well as which is healthier and why.

[chscioly]

Describe the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates, as well as which is healthier and why.

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Simple carbohydrates-they are monosaccharides. They are typically found naturally in fruits and dairy products. However, simple carbohydrates are also processed or refined sugars, which are found in candy and sugary soft drinks. They are digested quickly and turned into energy, because of their shorter chains. Complex carbohydrates-they are polysaccharides. They have much longer, more complex chains of monosaccharides. They are found in legumes, grains, and vegetables.
Complex carbohydrates are healthier than simple carbohydrates because they have fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are necessary for good health. Refined sugars have little/no nutritional value, therefore, they are "empty calories."

[chscioly]

Okay I'm just going to go ahead and ask a question.

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What is the difference between sweet and acid whey?

[Kuttan]

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Sweet whey is manufactured during the making of rennet types of hard cheese, e.g. cheddar or Swiss cheese. Acid whey is a by-product produced during the making of acid types of dairy products, e.g. cottage cheese or strained yogurt. Also, acid whey is more acidic then sweet whey.

[chscioly]

Correct. Your turn

[Kuttan]

Reduced fat (2%), low fat (1%), and skim milk must be fortified with what vitamin?

[chscioly]

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Vitamin A

[Kuttan]

Correct, your turn.

[chscioly]

In weight, what percentage of milk is lactose?

[Kuttan]

It depends on what type of milk; assuming you mean whole milk, it would be (Click to Show Hidden Text)

on average about 4-5%.