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LO9 Starch-and-Alimentary
LO9 Starch-and-Alimentary
Starch
• -A naturally abundant nutrient
carbohydrate found chiefly in the
seeds, fruits, tubers, roots, and stem
pith of plants, and commonly
prepared as a white, amorphous,
tasteless powder used in powders,
ointments, and pastes. Also called
‘amylum”.
• Baking
• Laundering of clothes
• Minute pasta
• Stuffed pasta
• Irregular shapes
Different shapes of pasta :
• 1.spaghetti – thin strips
• 3.fusilli – swirls
• 4.lasagne – sheets
• Alphabet Pasta
- This favorite kids’ shape is usually used in
soups for a fun meal anytime.
• Anellini
- Tiny rings of pasta. Anellini is a smaller
version of Anelli pasta. It is used in various
soups and is also a compliment to a number of
salads.
• Angel Hair, Capellini (“Fine Hairs”)
– These thin, delicate pasta strands are
best if used with thinner, delicate sauces.
• Campanelle (“Bells”)
– Campanelle pasta resembles a small cone
with a ruffled edge. Pair Campanelle pasta
with meat, cream, vegetable or oil based
sauces.
• Ditalini (“Little Thimbles”)
– This versatile shape can be used as the
base of any dish. Bake it, stir it into soups,
or create great salads and stir-fry dishes.