« previous next »

Author Question: What is the source of the acid that reacts with the baking soda? ... (Read 25 times)

Tirant22

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Aug 19, 2018
What is the source of the acid that reacts with the baking soda?

Question 2

Explain the mechanism of the interfering agents in each of the following: fondant, fudge, hard candies, peanut brittle, and toffee.


zenzy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Corn syrup is the foundation for aerated candies with baking soda.

Answer to Question 2

Fondant  interfering agent is often cream of tarter, which hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose.
Fudge  interfering agents include chocolate, cream, milk, and butter.
Hard candies  interfering agent is corn syrup.
Peanut brittle and toffee have baking soda added, which acts as an interfering agent and aerates the product.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Natural defenses against stomach acid Natural defenses against stomach acid
Acid–base imbalances. Acid–base imbalances.
Natural defenses against stomach acid. Natural defenses against stomach acid.
Source Regions Source Regions
Details of the shikimic acid pathway, I Details of the shikimic acid pathway, I
Acid–Base Balance Acid–Base Balance
Video: Lipid catabolism ( ketogenesis and oxidation of glycerol) and Lipid anabolism (lipogenesis)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library