Kitchen Safety
Food Safety
Food Allergies
Measurements and Recipes
Random Food Trivia
100

The kitchen is the #1 place in which _______ occur.

Falls

100
Describe the process for handwashing.

Use soap and warm water, scrub your hands for 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly, and dry.

100

What are three of the most common food allergies in the American diet?

Milk, Eggs, Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, etc.

100
I will be preparing a meal for 6 people. As written, the recipe yields 4 servings. What should I do to make sure I have the exact amount of food needed to feed 6 people?

Multiply the amount of each ingredient by 1.5.

100

What is the most popular pizza topping in the United States?

Pepperoni

200

True or false? One should keep a dish towel directly beside the stove in case a spill occurs while cooking.

False

200

What is the temperature "Danger Zone?"

40-140 degrees Fahrenheit; The temperature range that is ideal for bacterial growth
200

What are there common symptoms of an allergic reaction?

Anaphylaxis, Hives, Swelling of the Tongue/Lips, etc.

200

How many teaspoons are equal to one tablespoon?

Three

200

What sweet treat did the ancient Aztecs make from cacao beans?

Chocolate

300

Explain how knives should be maintained in order to be used as safely as possible.

They should be kept sharp.

300

Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses are all examples of which type of kitchen hazard?

Biological Hazards

300

Which government organization requires that all food sold in stores provide a list of ingredients on each product?

FDA

300

What is the total time a person should allot to prepare the recipe below?

35 Minutes

300

What pizza chain uses the slogan “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.”?

Papa Johns

400

True or false? Dousing a fire with water is always the best way to put out a fire in the kitchen?

False

400

True or false? When thawing food, only use the microwave if you plan to cook the food immediately.

True

400

What is one way cross-contact can be prevented?

Throughly washing hands after touching an ingredient, sanitizing surfaces, etc.
400

This feature of a recipe tells you how long it should take to gather and prepare your ingredients and supplies for cooking.

Prep Time

400

What is the main ingredient in hummus?

Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans

500
List one strategy for safely using electrical kitchen appliances.

Use them with completely dry hands, do not use them if the cord is damaged, use them away from wet areas such as sinks.

500

What is one way that physical food hazards can be prevented?

Wearing gloves, keeping nails short, tying back loose hair, wearing a hair net, removing jewelry, etc.

500

True or false? Substitutions can be made to many recipes in order to make them safe for those with food allergies. 

True

500

Which feature of a recipe includes the non-edible items you will need to successfully prepare a dish? (whisk, mixing bowl, liquid measuring cup, etc.)

Supplies/Materials Needed

500

 Which American fast food chain is the most popular in China?

KFC

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