Describe cross contamination. Why is cross contamination dangerous?
When harmful bacteria from one food is transferred to another
Cross contamination can cause foodborne illness
What is the name of this kitchen tool? What is it used for?
Liquid measuring cup used for measuring liquid ingredients
What is the yield of a recipe?
The serving size
What is the difference between shortened and unshortened cakes?
shortened cakes contain fat, unshortened cakes do not contain fat
What is the difference between crystalline and non crystalline candy?
Crystalline candy contains small sugar crystals in them, noncrystalline candy does not contain sugar crystals
What are the symptoms of a foodborne illness that affects your digestive system?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps
What are these kitchen tools? What are they used for?
Dry measuring cups used for measuring dry ingredients
What is the abbreviation for the word "teaspoon" used in recipes?
t or tsp.
What is a leavening agent? What are some examples of leavening agents?
A leavening agent is an ingredient added into baked goods to allow them to rise.
Ex: baking soda, baking powder, yeast, steam, air
Inspection is mandatory and checks for wholesomeness of meat, grading is voluntary and puts a "grade" on the quality of the meat
What are the temperatures considered the danger zone?
What happens when foods are in the danger zone?
The danger zone is 40-140 degrees.
Bacteria grows the fastest on food when in the danger zone
What kitchen tool is used to incorporate air into mixtures?
A whisk
What word is the abbreviation "Tbsp." used for?
Tablespoon
What are the three main ingredients of a pie crust?
Flour, fat, and water
What is the highest grade of meat found in retail stores?
Prime
Name 4 common kitchen accidents
Cuts, burns, falls, electric shock, chemical poisoning, choking
What is the name of this kitchen tool? What is it used for?
Box grater. Used for shredding food into smaller pieces.
When should you add whole herbs and spices into a recipe?
When should you add ground herbs and spices into a recipe?
Whole herbs and spices should be added at the beginning of cooking.
Ground herbs and spices should be added at the end of cooking
What is the function of kneading yeast dough?
To develop gluten strands in the dough
What is an emulsion? Give an example of an emulsion.
A mixture of two substances that do not mix together.
Ex: Oil and water, oil and vinegar based dressings
Name the 4 concepts of kitchen safety and explain each
Clean- clean hands, dishes, and kitchen surfaces to prevent the spread of foodborne illness
Separate- separate raw foods from ready to eat foods
Cook- cook all foods, especially meats, to the proper internal temperature
Chill- chill leftovers in the refrigerator to keep fresh
What is the name of the kitchen tool that you hold in one hand and use to cut butter into dry ingredients, such as when making a pastry?
Pastry blender
What are the parts of a well written recipe?
Name of recipe, yield, ingredients, measurements, directions, temperature, and cooking time.
How is yeast activated?
With warmth and food (warm liquid and sugar)
Give one example of a dry heat cooking method and one example of a moist heat cooking method
Dry heat- baking, roasting, grilling, broiling
Moist heat- boiling, simmering, poaching, stewing