Food and nutrients
What nutrient is the body's main source of energy
Carbohydrates
What is the term for cutting foods into small cubes?
Dice
What cooking method uses fry heat in an oven?
Baking
What is the minimum internal temperature for cooked poultry?
74 degrees celcius
What does "al dente" mean?
Firm to the bite
What nutrient helps build and repair body tissues?
Protein
What is the basic mixture of flour and fat used to thicken sauces?
Roux
What cooking method cooks food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat?
What is it called when bacteria spreads from one food to another?
Cross-contamination
What does "julienne" mean?
Cutting into thin matchstick strips
What vitamin is produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
What kitchen tool is used to measure liquid ingredients accurately?
liquid measuring jug
What method involves cooking food in hot oil submerged completely?
Deep frying
What temperature range is known as the "danger zone"
5C to 60C
What does "mise en place" mean?
Everything in its place
What mineral is important for strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
What is it called when you cook a food with dry heat (sear) then followed by moist heat (liquid) to tenderise?
Braising
What is cooking food slowly in liquid at low temperature?
Simmering
What should you do before and after handling raw meat?
Wash your hands
What does "emulsify? mean?
Mixing two liquids that normally don't combine
What nutrient helps regulate body processes but provides no calories?
Vitamins (or minerals)
What is the term for partially cooking food in boiling water, then shocking it in ice water?
Blanching
What cooking method uses water vapour to cook food?
Steaming
What is it called when cleaning chemicals touch food?
Chemical contamination
What does "reduce" mean in cooking
To thicken a liquid by simmering and evaporating water