Supermarket Smarts
This leafy green was once mainly a garnish but is now considered a nutrient-packed superfood
Kale
Rather than guessing by color, what can be used to make sure meat is cooked thoroughly?
These tiny seeds can absorb many times their weight in liquid and are often added to pudding or smoothies
Chia seeds
This slow cooker brand became so famous that many people use its name for all slow cookers
Crock-Pot
True or False: Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs
False, brown and white eggs have the same nutritional value
True or False: Wooden cutting boards are always less sanitary than plastic ones
False, as long as you sanitize and clean, both are considered safe
* Consider using one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw meat and poultry to prevent contamination
This fruit floats in water because 25% of its volume is air
Apple
Which decade made microwave ovens common in American homes?
A. 1940s
B. 1970s
C. 1920s
D. 1990s
B. 1970s
This fruit gives off a gas known as ethylene which can actually make nearby produce ripen faster
Banana
What type of knife is safest and most efficient for slicing bread?
Serrated knife
What type of nut is used to make traditional pesto?
Pine nut
Which spice comes from a flower?
A. Cinnamon
B. Nutmeg
C. Saffron
D. Pepper
C. Saffron
True or False: Freezing kills all bacteria in food
False
True or False: Honey never spoils if properly stored
True
Which type of fish is especially known for omega-3 fats?
Salmon
This ingredient helps bread dough rise by producing carbon dioxide
Yeast