Kitchen Safety
What should you wash before Handling Food?
Your Hands?
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein.
What cooking method uses hot oil in a pan?
Frying.
What ingredient helps bread rise?
Yeast.
Sushi is a traditional food from which Country?
Japan.
What Temperature should chicken be cooked to in order to be safe to eat?
74 Degrees Celsius / 165 Degrees Farrenheit
Which Vitamin is mainly produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
What does it mean to boil food?
Cook it in water at a high Temperature.
What does baking soda require to activate?
An acid and moisture.
Tacos are commonly associated with which Country?
Mexico.
What is Cross-Contamination?
When Bacteria Spreads from one food or surface to another.
Name one food high in Calcium.
Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, or leafy greens
What Kitchen term means to mix ingredients gently?
Fold.
What happens if you overmix muffin batter?
The muffins can become dense and tough.
What Grain is commonly used in Italian Risotto?
Arborio Rice.
What should you do first if a grease fire starts in a pan?
Turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Never use Water.
What are Carbohydrates mainly used for in the body?
Energy.
Why is it important to preheat an oven?
To ensure food cooks evenly and properly.
Why is measuring important in baking?
Because baking relies on precise chemical reactions.
What spice is commonly associated with Indian curry dishes?
Tumeric, Cumin, Curry powder, or coriander.
Why should raw meat and vegetables be cut on separate cutting boards?
To prevent bacteria from Spreading.
What does a balanced diet mean?
Eating a variety of foods that provide the nutrients your body needs.
What is the difference between simmering and boiling?
Simmering uses lower heat with gentle bubbles. While boiling uses high heat with rapid bubbling.
What is gluten?
A protein in wheat that gives dough structure and elasticity.
Name one way immigration has influenced food culture in Canada.
It introduces diverse cuisines, ingredients, and cooking traditions from around the world.