Protein

Foods high in protein are Animal products, nuts, lentils, soy,

dairy, cheese

Functions in the body

A. EnergyB. forms enzymes, hormones and antibodiesC. provides amino acids for growth,

maintenance and repair of tissuesD. Regulates body processes

Make up of proteins

• A. Amino Acids• - building blocks of protein

• - essential • - body cannot produce, must

be found in food• - non essential• - body can produce

Types of protein

complete• - contains all 9 essential

amino acids

incomplete• - missing an essential amino

acid

Food Science Principles

Denatured• - proteins that have lost water- your body is

able to digest them easierHeating • Denatures protein

Coagulation

- Thickening of proteins- fat interferes with coagulation- cream of tartar, salt and acids

• - increase coagulation