Protein
Foods high in protein are
Animal products, nuts, lentils, soy,
dairy, cheese
Functions in the body
A. Energy
B. forms enzymes, hormones and antibodies
C. provides amino acids for growth,
maintenance and repair of tissues
D. Regulates body processes
Make up of proteins
• A. Amino Acids
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- building blocks of protein
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- essential
- body cannot produce, must be found
in food
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- non essential
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- body can produce
Types of protein
complete
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- contains all 9 essential amino acids
incomplete
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- missing an essential amino acid
Food Science Principles
Denatured
• - proteins that have lost water- your body is
able to digest them easier
Heating
• Denatures protein
Coagulation
- Thickening of proteins
- fat
interferes with coagulation
- cream of tartar, salt and acids
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- increase coagulation