This series consist of 3 workshops targeting the young and old with restricted diet either due to medical condition or just general health reasons. The workshop aims to:
- Teach basic baking techniques;
- Explain the basic chemistry involved in baking of bread and cake especially the roles of different ingredients and chemical reactions during different stages;
- Explain how the knowledge on food chemistry can help create new recipes which may be beneficial to health or suitable for people with special health conditions.
As places are very limited, the public is encouraged to sign up for one of the three activities only. If one is interested to attend more than one activity, please indicate interest and we will inform you if there are vacancies nearer the time. For more information, contact Ms Jiang Xiaohui at 65168990 or email chmjxh@nus.edu.sg.
Please complete the registration form and return it via email.
Eggless Vegan cake (banana/carrot cake)
Date: 02 June 2009
Egg is one of the basic ingredients in most cake recipes which not only gives cakes it flavour and colour but also help in the aeration and overall structure of the cake. Normal chicken egg is a nutritious food and is rich in protein, fat soluble vitamins, and also has trace of minerals. However, egg yolk which contains almost all the fat of an egg has a high level of cholesterol which can contribute to cardiovascular disease. Researches show that a high intake of egg increases cardiovascular risk especially in diabetic patients. Therefore people with conditions like diabetes, hypertension or heart disease are encouraged to cut down in their egg consumption. As the functions of eggs are so important in cake making, the removal of eggs must be replaced with alternative food ingredients. In this workshop we will explain the functions of these alternative ingredients which have allowed those with restricted diet to continue enjoying some common foods. Join us to try out this delicious eggless cake recipe which is also suitable for those who are allergic to eggs or have chosen a lacto vegetarian diet.
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