Abbreviations
What is the abbreviation for cup?
c.
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
3
What is food safety?
Food safety is the practice of keeping your food safe.
If flames erupt from a pan, you should...
Cover it to smother the flames
Strain liquids away from other ingredients
Sift ingredients
Separate larger ingredients from finer ingredients
Tool to help clean foods
lbs. is the abbreviation for what?
pounds
How many ounces in a pound?
16
Definition of a foodborne-illness outbreak is when...
Two or more people have the same symptoms after eating the same food
To check on a boiling covered pot, you should
Lift the far side of the cover first to let the immediate steam out first
What is the difference between a Chef Knife and a Serrated Knife?
Chef's knives can be used to cut through tougher foods and Serrated knives have some kind of toothed or saw-like edge and can easily cause tearing
Please write the two ways to abbreviate tablespoon
Tbsp. or T.
How many cups of sugar in a pound?
2
Gloves must be worn...
When preparing food that will go directly to the guest without further cooking
True or False: Pouring cool water on hot oil is the fastest and safest way to cool it down.
False
Name 3 things that can a liquid measuring cup can be used for
Water
Milk
Oil
Other liquids
True or False: TBS is the correct abbreviation for table spoon.
If false, correct it.
False.
tbs.
How many cups of flour in a pound?
4
What are the Four Steps to Cleaning & Sanitizing Surfaces?
Clean the surface
Rinse the surface
Sanitize the surface
Allow the surface to air dry
What does it mean when it states to bring harmful bacteria to acceptable levels?
To sanitize
Name four types of graters
*NOT MICROPLANES
Box grater, Hand grater, Spice grater, Mandoline
What is the abbreviation for gallon?
gal.
How many cups in 2 ounces?
How many ounces in a pound?
1/4
16
Name the 3 types of possible contaminants and give a brief description for each contaminant.
Physical- able to see, touch
Biological- bacteria, parasites, viruses, fungi
Chemical- not visible such as insecticide, detergents, sanitizers
When disconnecting electrical appliances, what 3 things do you need to remember to do?
Always turn off the appliance first
Always pull on the plug and not the cord
Make sure your hands are dry
Who popularized whisks?
Julia Child