Flour and Grains
What happens to the texture of a biscuit if it is overmixed? (Inside and outside)
The outside will have a rounded top with a rough crust. The inside will be tough and compact.
Name 2 fat soluble vitamins
Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Name one basic kitchen rule
What does "Hidden Hunger" mean?
1. 1 gram = 1ml.
What are the three leaveners?
Air, steam, and carbon dioxide.
Name 3 water soluble vitamins
Thiamine (B1) Riboflavin (B2) Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Biotin (B7) Folic Acid (B9), Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid
Name 4 symptoms of a food borne illness
Nausea, chills, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain
What is a "food desert'?
A location that does not have access to fresh foods.
In a liquid measure, at eye level.
What does baking powder, liquid, and warmth create?
Carbon dioxide
Name 3 sources of Trans-Fats
Potato chips, Corn chips, popcorn, household shortening, salad dressing, candy, breakfast cereal, cakes, cookies, crackers, pies, margarine, fried potatoes,
What are the 3 food storage areas?
Dry, Fridge, Freezer
What are the 3 pillars of food security?
Safe, nutritionally sound, culturally appropriate.
What are the two ways of measuring fat?
Dry measure, and the Water Displacement method.
Why does the germ of a grain need to be kept cold?
It contains fat
Trans-fats double the risk of what disease compared to saturated fats?
Cardiovascular disease.
What temperature should the dry storage area be?
Below 29C
Name two things required to have food security.
Access, use, availability, stability
How do you measure flour?
Spoon flour gently in the measuring cup and use the flat side of a knife to level it off.
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Simple and complex
What is the danger zone, and what is the temperature range?
The ideal temperature for harmful bacteria to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. 40-140F, or 4-60C
How many Canadians struggle with food security?
Approx. 6.9 million people, or 18% of Canadians.
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