The Primary Functions of Starch in Food Preparation Include Serving

question 32

Multiple Choice

The primary functions of starch in food preparation include serving:

• A) as an edible film.
• B) as a sweetener source.
• C) as a thickening and gelling agent.
• D) as a leavening agent.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Enslaved People

Individuals who are forcibly taken or held as property and made to work without rights or freedom.

Domestic Work

Employment in private households, often performing tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and childcare.

Task Labor

A system of labor, mostly used in agricultural settings, where enslaved people were assigned specific tasks to complete each day.

Slave Families

Family units formed by enslaved people, often facing challenges such as separation due to sale by slave owners, yet demonstrating resilience and cultural continuity.