Enzyme Excitement in Garlic Experiment What just happened

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Enzyme Excitement in Garlic - Experiment What just happened? ? ? Information from Zap!

Enzyme Excitement in Garlic - Experiment What just happened? ? ? Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think!

How can 40 Cloves of Garlic in a Chicken Recipe Taste More Mild than

How can 40 Cloves of Garlic in a Chicken Recipe Taste More Mild than a Recipe with 2 Cloves of Garlic? Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think!

Allinase and Allilin (hint -ase means enzyme, a substance that causes chemical reactions) •

Allinase and Allilin (hint -ase means enzyme, a substance that causes chemical reactions) • • • Both present in microscopic sized cells Allinase packaged in tiny sacs called vacuoles When separate – garlic is mild When broken, immediately combines Allin fits into allinase molecule and becomes smelly garlic Result, allicin – strong smell and taste that can be manipulated HINT: THINK ABOUT LIGHT STICKS AND HOW THEY WORK…. Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think!

Why were the samples different strengths? Microwave first Roasted Garlic never had a chance

Why were the samples different strengths? Microwave first Roasted Garlic never had a chance to develop a strong flavor since it was cooked, then crushed. Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think!

Uncooked Clove • Crushing developed allacin and optimized flavor • Serving raw kept the

Uncooked Clove • Crushing developed allacin and optimized flavor • Serving raw kept the flavor very strong Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think!

Crushed, Then Cooked • Allacin forms • Flavor becomes more mild as it cooks

Crushed, Then Cooked • Allacin forms • Flavor becomes more mild as it cooks Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think!

40 Clove Baked Chicken How? • Cloves are left whole, coated in oil and

40 Clove Baked Chicken How? • Cloves are left whole, coated in oil and baked with the chicken • Cells not broken will never produce much flavor once they are cooked Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think!

Manipulating Garlic’s Flavor Roasted Whole Clove Mildest Very Mild, Sweet, Caramel-like Toasted Whole Clove

Manipulating Garlic’s Flavor Roasted Whole Clove Mildest Very Mild, Sweet, Caramel-like Toasted Whole Clove Mild Mellow & Nutty Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think! Slivered & Sauteed Less Mild Full & Well-rounded

Getting Stronger Garlic Flavor…. Minced & Sauteed Strong Full & Rounded Pressed & Sauteed

Getting Stronger Garlic Flavor…. Minced & Sauteed Strong Full & Rounded Pressed & Sauteed Stronger Very robust, Harsh Information from Zap! Blink! Taste! Think! Raw Paste Strongest Sharp & fiery