Cooking terms (food terms)
Define peel?
to remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your fingers or a knife
What does a thermometer do?
takes the internal temperature of foods to ensure the safety and sanitation of food.
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
tsp. or t.
Define food safety?
the safeguarding or protection of food from anything that could harm consumers' health
What does FATTOM mean?
Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture
Define cut- in?
to combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks or knives, or hands
What is a slotted spoon used for?
to remove solid foods from liquids
What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?
Tbsp. or T.
Define food?
What is TDZ?
Temperature Danger Zone
Define fold?
to blend delicate mixture into a heavier one, using a rubber spatula, spoon, or wire whisk in a gentle up, down, and over motion so that the mixture stays light
What is a pastry blender used for?
to blend flour and solid fat when making pastry; blending butter and cheese mixture
What is the abbreviation for fluid ounce?
fl. oz.
Define Hazard?
anything that could cause harm to consumers. There are 3 general categories: physical, chemical, biological
What is TCS?
Time/Temperature Control for Safety
Define stir?
to mix using a spoon or wire whisk with a circular motion
What is a casserole dish used for?
What is the abbreviation for pint?
pt.
Define pathogen?
microorganisms that cause disease
What is RTE?
ready to eat food
Define Braise?
to cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly covered pan
What is a Rangle oven used for?
frying and cooking in liquid, on top of the range; baking, broiling, roasting
What is the abbreviation for few grains, pinch, dash?
f.g.
Define foodborne illness disease?
illness caused by consumption of contaminated food
What is calibration?
ensuring a temp. measuring device has an accurate reading by testing against a known temp.