Across
- 2. an enzyme in saliva that helps to break down food
- 6. an amino acid in turkey that gets a bad reputation for making you sleepy
- 8. these pigments give cranberry sauce its color
- 9. a process where the turkey is put in salt water overnight to prevent it from drying out
- 10. a neurochemical that is boosted by eating tryptophan that puts you in a good mood
Down
- 1. when baking soda is used in cooking it breaks down into this gas which causes your baked goods to rise (2 words)
- 3. cranberries contain these substances that protect your cells and can prevent heart disease, and cancer
- 4. this protein in muscles makes the difference between white and dark meat turkey
- 5. this reaction gives food its flavor and aroma when cooked
- 7. this compound makes pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and carrots orange