Food Safety
True or False: You can always tell when meat is done cooking by the color of the inside.
What is False
List 2 precautions that can be taken to prevent burns in the kitchen.
What is use oven mitts/potholders, tip lid away from you when removing the top of the pan, keep pan handle to the side or back to prevent the pan from being knocked off the stove, wear close toed shoes, etc.
teaspoon
If I say that a particular food is a perishable food, what does that mean?
What is the food spoils easily
List 2 measuring tools
liquid measuring cup
dry measuring cup
measuring spoons
spatula
Illness caused by food that is unsafe to eat is known as:
What is Foodborne Illness
Identify the type of spoon you should use when cooking on the range and explain your answer.
What is wooden spoon, because metal is a conductor - it will heat up and burn your hand
What is T an abbreviation for?
Tablespoon
What is another name for a frying pan?
skillet
What piece of equipment should eggs be cracked into before being added to the mixing bowl?
Custard cup
What temperature range is known as the Danger Zone, and why are those temperatures referred to as the Danger Zone?
What is 40-140 Degrees, it is called the Danger Zone because bacteria multiplies fastest in this temperature range.
List 2 ways to put out a grease fire.
What is fire extinguisher, baking soda, salt, put lid on it
What effect do cold temperatures have on bacterial growth?
What is it slows the growth of bacteria
What tool would be needed to measure butter?
Butter knife/paring knife
Define Pasteurizing
What is Using heat to destroy bacteria.
Explain ALL proper steps for picking up broken glass.
1.Sweep up large pieces with broom and dust pan 2.pick up slivers with dampened paper towel
3. wrap glass in paper towel, put in the trash
4. Mrs. Cutter or Mrs. Vendt remove trash from room.
Define cross contamination AND give an example of how it could occur.
What is when bacteria spreads from raw foods to other foods. examples will vary...
List all tools necessary to complete the following step in a recipe:
Mix together 1 1/2 c flour, 2 t baking powder, 1/3 c milk and 1/4 c sugar.
Mixing Bowl, dry measuring cup, spatula, measuring spoons, liquid measuring cup, whisk/wooden spoon
Explain why leftovers should be thrown away after 2-3 days, even if they still look and smell good
What is Because bacteria that often makes you sick does not change the way a food looks, tastes, or smells.
How can you tell if canned food has bacteria growing?
What is if the can is bulging or leaking.
List 2 foodborne illnesses
What is Listeria, campylobacter, salmonella, E. Coli
Explain how a sifter is washed
NEVER in water. Tip upside down and tap excess ingredients into trash can and wipe with a dry paper towel