Cooking Methods
Misc.
Food Production
Cooking
Abbreviations/Equivalents
100
Which type of cooking method should be used for tough cuts of meat?
moist-heat
100
Muslims and Jews typically refrain from __________.
pork
100
Describe traits of a developing nation, as they pertain to food.
They are unable to produce enough food to feed their population.
100
The temperature danger zone is between ________ and ______ degrees.
40 and 140
100
How many sticks of butter equal 1 cup?
2
200
What is the smoking point?
Point in which fats break down
200
What happens to bacteria when food is frozen?
It stops growing. It is not killed.
200
Which government agency is responsible for the wholesomeness of meat, poultry, and eggs?
FSIS
200
What type of meat is ideal for grilling?
moist, tender, higher fat content
200
What is the abbreviation for ounce?
oz
300
What type of cooking method is broiling?
dry heat
300
Describe the proper way to defrost frozen food.
In the refrigerator, in a sink of cold water, or microwave.
300
What does USDA stand for?
United States Department of Agriculture
300
Which piece of cookware is good to use when melting food that scorches easily.
double boiler
300
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
16
400
Name three moist heat cooking methods.
boiling, poaching, simmering, steaming, stewing
400
Name two common kitchen ingredients which can be used to extinguish a fire.
baking soda, salt
400
_______ farming is a way of farming that protects the environment and does not use pesticides or artificial fertilizers.
organic
400
_________ is the number of servings a recipe makes.
yield
400
How many fluid ounces are in a cup?
8
500
Name three dry heat cooking methods.
Grilling, broiling, baking, roasting
500
The process of exposing food to high-intensity energy waves to increase shelf-life and kill harmful microorganisms is called....
irradiation
500
Name three reasons food additives are used.
texture, aging, increasing shelf-life, improving nutrition
500
Which measurement system is used by most Americans when baking?
Customary/English
500
How many quarts are in a gallon?
4
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