« previous next »

Author Question: Why does a beaten whole egg have less volume than the egg white beaten ... (Read 66 times)

melina_rosy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
on: Aug 19, 2018
Why does a beaten whole egg have less volume than the egg white beaten alone?

Question 2

What characteristics possessed by cake flour help create the qualities desired in a cake?


Sassygurl126

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 320
Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The fat in the yolk hinders foam formation; the egg white is primarily comprised of protein and does not contain fat.

Answer to Question 2

Cake flour, made from soft wheat, has a smaller protein content than all-purpose flour. Therefore, it is less likely to form very much gluten, and this minimal gluten formation allows the cake to be very tender.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Did you know?

More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.

Female tortoiseshell-and-white cat Female tortoiseshell-and-white cat
White lion in Belgrade Zoo, Serbia. White lion in Belgrade Zoo, Serbia.
White Lion cub at Kromdraai, South Africa White Lion cub at Kromdraai, South Africa
Sweet White Clover Sweet White Clover
Gene gun used to blast gold particles containing pea gene A into cells of white petals Gene gun used to blast gold particles containing pea gene A into cells of white petals
0.123 g of a gas occupy a volume of 124 mL at 120. °C and 760. torr. Its molar mass is ... 0.123 g of a gas occupy a volume of 124 mL at 120. °C and 760. torr. Its molar mass is ...
Video: Functional zones in a mitochondrion

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library