Prevention of Cooking Hazards
What surface should you always cut on?
A flat surface (Cutting board)
This disease is common when eating raw chicken and other raw foods
Salmonella
Why should you never microwave foil and other metal items?
It can explode or cause a fire
What tool do you use to measure the temperature of food?
Probe Thermometer
From which person can you get the cooking merit badge pamphlet and other books?
Troop librarian
Why should you not rush when cooking?
You may accidentally make a mistake and hurt yourself
Name three different alternatives to cow's milk
Some examples may include soy, almond, rice, oat, cashew, hazelnut, etc.
List the three ways you can fold the foil when foil cooking
Handle, bundle, and drugstore wrap.
In what order should foods be prepared?
From longest to shortest preparation time
At what temperature should chicken be cooked?
165 degrees
Where should you store raw meat and how long will it last?
You should store raw meat at a temperature equal or lesser than when it was bought. It will last up to five days
Name five common allergies.
Some examples may include pollen, dust, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, soy, fish, bees, shellfish, etc.
Which makes a bigger impact on the environment? A camp stove or charcoal/wood fire?
Charcoal/wood fire
What equipment is needed for boiling?
A medium to large pot, a stirring utensil, and a heat source.
Where can you find the allergens on a food label?
Below the ingredients list
List at least three ways to prevent cross-contamination.
Some examples may include washing/replacing utensils, plates, and chopping boards used for raw food, not washing raw meat, washing hands after touching raw food, storing raw food apart from other food, etc.
Name three types of food poisoning
Some examples may include salmonella poisoning, e. coli, botulism, trichinosis, etc.
Name two benefits of using camp stoves over traditional fires
Some examples may include that meals could be prepared in any weather and terrain without firewood. They don't leave any marks on the ground.
List three things you can find on a food label.
Some examples may include nutrition value, allergens, calories, servings, etc.
What are three symptoms of third-degree burns?
Some symptoms may include burned away skin, blackened flesh, and numbness in the burned area
List five ways to prevent burns and scalds
Some examples may include using dry and maintained pot holders, keeping towels away from the heat source, being careful when moving heavy pots and pans, keeping a fire extinguisher nearby, etc.
Name five symptoms of an allergic reaction
Some examples may include sneezing, runny nose, watering eyes, shortness of breath, coughing, hives, swollen lips, vomiting, etc.
Name six different cooking methods
Some examples may include baking, boiling, broiling, pan-frying, simmering, steaming, microwaving, grilling, etc.