Kitchen Knowledge
What are two things that kill bacteria?
Heat, Very Cold, Chemicals - bleach, soap,
What is the function of yeast in baking ingredients?
Leavener aka helps it rise
Carbohydrates
Do lemons float?
Yes
What is the food borne illness you can get from eating raw/undercooked chicken or raw eggs?
Salmonella
Why is buttermilk used in recipes?
Acidic milk to help products rise
What happens to sugar in your body when you eat too much of it?
Converted to fat on the body
Do limes float?
No
What does Broil mean on the oven?
High heat coming from the top of the oven downwards
What is the function of cream of tartar?
A leveaner
What essential nutrient helps build muscle?
Protein
Do identical twins have the same fingerprints?
No
What is the definition of diced in regards to cooking?
Cut food into small blocks/squares or dice.
What is the difference between butter and margarine?
Butter is made from cream or milk
Margarine is made from a blend of oils
What vitamin do you get from the sun?
Vitamin D
How many calories does your brain burn a day?
0?
100-200
200-300
300-400
400-500
400-500
Up until the Middle Ages, which popular vegetable was always purple in color?
Carrots
What gives brown sugar its brown color?
Molasses
What mineral helps you absorb vitamin D?
Calcium
What city is more north?
Toronto or Portland?