British Nutrition Foundation Food Education Hub

The British Nutrition Foundation Food Education Hub was set up to help teachers and parents educate their children during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
 
						Carbohydrates

What are carbohydrates?
 
						Carbohydrates: caramelisation

Caramelisation occurs by heating sugars at a high temperature to remove water. This produces a brown colour and a nutty flavour.
 
						Carbohydrates: dextrinization

Dextrinization is the process involved when starchy foods go brown by dry heat (without water).
 
						Carbohydrates: gelatinisation

Gelatinisation: thickening a liquid (sauce) by heating starch.
 
						Chromatography Experiment

Separation of colours using paper chromatography
 
						 
                
   