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Fat Content

This category is about the fats (both good and bad) that you can find in food. Ask questions here about the fat content of any food.

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When roasting a joint of beef what accompaniment should the strained-off beef fat be used for?

That can be used as the "butter" part of a roux. This roux can be re-added to the glaze to reduce (evaporate over time) and make a gravy to pair with the beef.

How much fat is in a bottle of raspberry jam?

None, or very close to it. Fat comes from oils and well, fat. Jam is mainly fruit, water, pectin, and sugar. There should not be any fat, but if there is, it will be nominal. The main concern is the sugar which is empty energy. Like any sugar, it can make you fat, if you eat enough. The only way to avoid this if by using artificial sweeteners, but they are said to cause problems much greater than being a little fat, unless it is xylitol (from corn or potatoes), of course.

Fats and oils are examples of what?

Fats are classified as saturated, monounstaturated or polyunstaturated.

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Animal products --meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products--and solid shortenings are the major sources of saturated fats. Tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm kernal oil are also rish in saturated fats.

Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fates are liquid at room temperature. Polyunsaturated fats are found in vegetable oils such as corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil and cottonseed oil. High levels of monounsaturated fats are found in olive oil and canola oil.

What does Fat is a cooking medium mean?

foods which sre covered in fats! foods which are covered in fats!

Why do peanuts contain starch protein and fats?

because its is from the body so it hav all of the above

What are the deference of isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization kinetics study of the fats?

Isothermal crystallization done with respect to time and non isothermal with respect to temperature

How fattening are rice noodles?

Yes, and yes.

Weight gain is cause by insulin.

Insulin is caused by refined carbohydrates.

They don't offer brown rice.

Why is grilled sausage not healthy?

Breathing is not healthy, but you are going to do it anyway, for as long as you can. Grilled sausage would be an example of a highly fatty and salty food. Enjoy it now and then, in moderation. Eat it heavily as part of your normal diet and your career as a breather will very likely be shortened.

What Additive keeps fats from separating from other ingredients in a food?

Mono- and Diglycerides Description: Emulsifying agents, may be derived from soybean fat Keeps food products from separating Lecihthin: Description: An emulsifying agent (keeps oil from separting from water) found naturally in animal and plant tissues. Also retards rancidity and adds fluffiness to baked goods. Common sources are egg yolk and soybeans.

What is the fat content of a Saveloy sausage?

Up to 70 fats! The greatest proportion of calories comes from fat content. The contemporary product is a far flung replica of the original, which was itself made from leftover pig innards and associated bits. But, mostly boiled and congealed FAT!

Why is it important to know whether a fat is saturated or unsaturated?

Knowing whether a fat is saturated or unsaturated is important because it impacts the fat's effect on health. Saturated fats are linked to heart disease and high cholesterol levels, while unsaturated fats are considered healthier and can actually help reduce the risk of heart disease when consumed in moderation. Understanding the type of fat in your diet can help you make informed choices for your overall health and well-being.

Do molecules join to form fats in fatty acids?

Fatty acids are molecules composed of a hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic acid group ( - COOH) at one end. The smallest molecule that could be called a fatty acid is acetic acid (CH3COOH which is the acid in vinegar) in which the hydrocarbon chain is only on carbon long (a methyl group - CH3).

Fats are molecules composed of one to three (usually three) fatty acids bound by their carboxylic acid group to a glycerine molecule (see image above).

Can the food you eat effect are heart rates materials for a science fair project?

This question does not make any sense. There seems to be two different topics, for a start. I think you need to look at it, decide what the question is and resubmit.

Does eating meat daily make you fat?

Primarily only if the meat is high in fat, and/or you do not burn off the calories that you consume throughout the day.