Abbreviations and Equivalents
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3
Why are cell phones prohibited in the kitchen?
These cooking methods help tenderize tough cuts of meat.
Moist-heat
To beat ingredients, such as sugar and shortening, until they are soft & creamy is called...
cream
Name the temperature range in the temperature danger zone.
40-140
How many eggs are in a dozen?
12
Name two ways to put out a grease fire.
Apply baking soda or salt. Smother the fire with a lid or baking sheet. Use a fire extinguisher.
Slow cookers (Crock Pots) use this type of cooking method.
Moist-heat
To let food stand in a mixture to improve flavor and tenderness is called...
marinate
Describe how to safely thaw frozen meat.
In the refrigerator, in a sinkful of cold water, or microwave.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
16
Why are foods irradiated?
Irradiation kills harmful bacteria and extends the shelf-life.
Which cooking method is similar to baking? It typically refers to a whole cut of meat or poultry.
Roasting
Improperly canned food may result in...
botulism
Name the three groups of people who are at greatest risk for foodborne illness.
elderly, young children, and ill people
How many quarts are in a gallon?
4
What does the skull and crossbones indicate?
fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or makes contact with the skin
This cooking method is similar to grilling. The main difference is the heat is above the food instead of below the food.
broiling
Raw or undercooked ground beef runs a risk for this foodborne illness...
e-coli
Leftovers should be heated to...
165 degrees
How many ounces are in a pound?
16
Perishable foods should not sit longer than ______ hours at room temperature (moderate temperatures).
2
To cook in a small amount of hot fat in a skillet is called...
saute
How can you kill bacteria in food?
Apply heat to the food....cook it!
This government agency is responsible for the wholesomeness of meat, poultry, and eggs.
FSIS