Food Handling
Where are some ideal places for bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites to grow?
Moist, wet, warm, uncirculated areas,wet towels, facecloths, dishcloths, under the sink,f aucets, appliances, dark areas
What does it mean to follow instruction in a recipe?
Means to follow the instructions exactly as it says
How much protien should we eat daily in %?
10-35% daily
How is fungi transmitted?
By ingesting it or through touching
What does the term blend mean in cooking?
Adding ingredients in a blender and blending them. or adding two ingredients together till they become smooth
How we can tell that we are getting sick?
Drippy, mucus filled nose, cough you can't control, sneezing, have a temperature, feeling hot/cold chills
Give an example of a dry ingredient?
Flour, sugar, baking soda, salt etc.
How many carbs should we be eating daily in %?
45-65%
How can you catch a virus?
By air droplets that we breathe in, and by touching
What does the term to brine mean in cooking?
Soaking raw meat /fish in salt water before cooking
Name a kitchen hygiene tips?
Use a clean apron, cover hair with hat or hairnet, cover beard with hairnet, place long hair in a pony tail or wear up, wash hands frequently, wear gloves, change gloves between task
Give an example of a wet measure ingredient?
Cup pf milk, water, oils, vanilla etc.
Can you name a disease caused by eating too much salt?
Heart disaese, stroke, calcium loss from bones, high blood pressure
How do we catch parasites?
By drinking water, eating food, or by touching
What does the term ceviche` mean in cooking?
To marinate seafood in lemon juice mixture
Name a personal hygiene tips that helps stop the transferring of germs in the kitchen?
Proper handwashing, daily bathing, wearing clean clothes, keeping nails clean
Name an ingredient that you can add to a mixture to enhance its flavor?
Sliced apple, blueberries, chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, dates, etc.
Can you name a sign that you are eating too much salt?
Puffy eyes,washroom freguency, rings are tight on fingers [swelling], headaches, thirsty, can't think straight, crave salty savory foods, foods taste bland
What does learning about germs have to do with food?
The germs we carry can transfer into the food we are cooking and make people sick
What does the term chop mean in cooking?
To cut into small pieces with a knife
Name a hazard food that need not be left out of fridge too long?
Fish, meats, eggs, milk, poultry, fruits if cut up
What is the 1st thing we need to do when reading a recipe?
Read the recipe all the way through
Name a benefit of having a balanced amount of salt in your diet?
Regulates fluid, prevents water, removes excess C02, improves skin, balances ions, prevents cramps, develops brain, improves teeth, prevents dryness
Name a way we transfer germs to people while cooking?
Not washing hands after coughing, sneezing then touching food, touching our bodies or clothes while cooking
What does the term dice mean in cooking?
To cut food into small 1/4 in squares/cubes