Kitchen safety
Why is it important to find a knife handle suitable for you?
Having better control/grip
What is a whetstone?
sharpening tool made of silicone carbide or stone
What are pathogens?
Disease causing agents such as bacteria, parasites, virus, and toxins
When should you NOT use food from a can?
When the can is dented
What is mincing?
mincing is a cutting technique where food is cut into very small pieces
What symptom is often found in food poisoning?
Diarrhea
What do you do before handling raw meat?
Disinfect countertops
Why is making uniform cuts important?
So the food can cook evenly
True or false: mold is a pathogen
False, it's a fungus
If there is a grease fire and you don't have an extinguisher, what can you use?
Salt and/or baking soda
What do you use to thaw frozen meats before cooking?
Refrigerator
True or false: Most food borne illness symptoms show four to forty eight hours after eating the contaminated food
True
You can be distracted and accidents can happen
Why is it important to keep your knives clean?
It’s important because you keep the dish from cross contamination. The temperature and drying process can also cause knives to dry out and crack.
True or false: cross contamination can't happen in the refrigerator because it is too cold for germs to live
False