1.
Where
did noodles originate? It is believed that noodles had originated from
China. In 2005, there had been a discovery of some 4000 year old noodles in
Qinghai, China, which had dismissed any doubts that the noodle originated
anywhere other than China. This discovery also proved that the first noodles
had not been made of whole grain wheat, but of foxtail and broomcorn millet.
The first written account of the noodle was from the East Han Dynasty between
25 and 220 A.D. In 300 A.D. the Chinese appeared to create noodles from a whole
grain wheat paste. It is believed that Marco Polo brought the Noodle to his
homeland from China in the thirteenth century.
2.
What
kind of wheat is used to make pasta? Why is it used? The type of wheat that
is used to make pasta is Durum Wheat (also known as macaroni wheat) which in
turn makes durum wheat flour. Durum wheat is used to make pasta because it is
more course than regular wheat, it has a good amount of gluten and it doesn’t require
as much kneading as regular flour. Regular flour would also cause the pasta to
fall apart. Durum wheat also makes the pasta easier to digest.
3.
Why
have pasta and noodle dishes become popular in Australia? Pasta and noodle
dishes have become widely popular in Australia mainly because of the impact
from the multicultural influences, and the increasing number of food products
that have now become available and can be bought almost anywhere.
4.
What
is the difference between noodles and pasta? There are a number of
differences between noodles and pasta. Although both noodles and spaghetti are
long cylinders, noodles are thinner than spaghetti. The main ingredient of
spaghetti is wheat flour; however noodles can contain different types of
ingredients (e.g. rice starch and flour, potato starch and canna starch).
Traditionally noodles are eaten with chopsticks, and spaghetti is eaten with a
fork. Noodles are normally boiled in
water or a broth until they are softened, and then are served with sauce and
other dishes like meat, seafood or vegetables. Spaghetti is generally boiled in
water with olive oil or salt, and then is served with sauce and additional
toppings such as herbs, oil, basil leaves, meat and vegetables.
5.
Name
three kinds of pasta that are hollow in the middle. There are numerous
types of pasta that are hollow in the middle. 3 kinds of pasta that are hollow
will include cannelloni, macaroni and penne pasta.
6.
Which
noodles are sometimes referred to as cellophane noodles? Why? The noodles
that are sometimes referred to as cellophane noodles are glass noodles or bean
thread noodles. The cellophane noodle is a type of transparent noodle that is
made from starch (such as mung bean, yam, potato, or canna starches) and water.
They are called cellophane noodles because of their appearance when they are
cooked, which resembles cellophane (a clear material/translucent light grey
colour)
7.
What
do carbohydrates provide us with? Carbohydrates provide the body with fuel
and energy that is mandatory to proceed with the daily activities and exercise we
do. Any extra energy is stored until needed. Our bodies need a constant supply of energy to
function properly, and a lack of carbs can cause tiredness, poor mental
function and lack of stamina. Carbs are also important for correct working of
the brain, heart and nerves, digestive and immune systems.
8.
Is
pasta a good source of protein? Explain. No, pasta is not a good source of
protein. This is because the protein amount in pasta is between low to medium,
depending on the type of flour used. Most pastas are made from durum wheat;
this contains both protein and gluten. Once the pasta is digested, the protein
in the pasta may be burned as fuel after being converted to sugar.
9.
How
can we classify carbohydrates? We can classify carbohydrates in a number of
ways. The most common classification system divides the carbs into groups that
are according to the number of individual simple carbohydrate molecules. There is monosaccharaides, which contain a single
unit; disaccharides, which contain two carbohydrate units; and there is
polysaccharides, which contain many carbohydrate units.
10.
Why
do athletes eat carbohydrates? Athletes eat carbohydrates because they
benefit the most from the amount of carbs that are stored in the body. In early
stages of moderate exercise, carbohydrates provide 40-50% of the energy
required. Carbohydrates produce more energy per unit of oxygen eaten than fat.
During digestion, the body breaks down carbohydrates to glucose and stores it
in the muscles as glycogen. During exercise, the glycogen is converted to
glucose and is used for energy. The ability to withstand long vigorous exercise
is directly related to the original levels of the muscle glycogen.
1.
Choose five different types of pasta and find
one suitable recipe for each. The five types of pasta I have chosen is
spaghetti, macaroni, ravioli, lasagne and cannelloni. A recipe for spaghetti
would be the traditional spaghetti Bolognese. For macaroni, a suitable recipe
would be macaroni and cheese. With ravioli, a good recipe would be roast
pumpkin and herb ricotta ravioli. A good recipe for lasagne would just be the
classic lasagne. With the cannelloni pasta, a recipe that would be suitable would
be spinach and ricotta cannelloni.
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