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Method of Cooking Food with Example

Various methods of cooking food, its examples, advantages & disadvantages. Also the modes and medium of Heat Transfer. Method of cooking are classified according to the medium of heat transfer. Moist heat methods Direct (Boiling, Simmering, Stewing) Indirect (Steaming, Pressure cooking) Dry heat methods (Roasting, Baking, Grilling) Use of fat (Sauteing, Shallow frying, Deep frying)Continue reading “Method of Cooking Food with Example”

Aims and Objectives of Cooking Food

In pre-hestoric time man used to eat raw food but after discovery of fire, he realized the importance to make the food more palatable and acceptable and he learned the art of cooking with heat or fire. Definition of cooking: – cooking is the application of heat to food, for the purpose of making itContinue reading “Aims and Objectives of Cooking Food”

Classification of Nutrients, its functions, Sources and Deficiency (Micro Nutrients)

Micro Nutrients have major impact on our Health. Micro Nutrients plays large role in our Health concern. In this blog, you will see, what are micro nutrients ? and Bio-chemical functions of Micro Nutrients Classification of Micro-nutrients is done in mainly into two groups as following.. Vitamins Minerals 1. VITAMINS What are vitamins ? VitaminsContinue reading “Classification of Nutrients, its functions, Sources and Deficiency (Micro Nutrients)”

Classification of Nutrients, its Functions, Sources and Deficiency (Macro Nutrients)

Nutrients are classified into two main groups 1. Macro Nutrients (required in larger amount to perform regular functions of body) 2. Micro Nutrients (required in smaller amount to preform vital functions of body) In this blog, you will get the complete clarification about the Macro Nutrients 1.CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates can be defined as main source ofContinue reading “Classification of Nutrients, its Functions, Sources and Deficiency (Macro Nutrients)”

BASIC GROUPS OF FOOD

Need of food grouping – Foods grouped together give an idea on account of the key nutrients of that food group for example-Milk , cheese contains calcium and protein. It is also important to enjoy variety of food with in each food group because different food vary in the amount of nutrients that they provide.Continue reading “BASIC GROUPS OF FOOD”

Introduction to Food Science &Technology

We need food for our growth, maintenance, and development. The quality of human life depends on the type of food one eats. The aspects of food get changed throughout time with various discoveries and an increase in population.Classically Food is anything that nourishes our body. It can be solid, liquid, or semi-solid.Food also has twoContinue reading “Introduction to Food Science &Technology”