Food Safety/Sanitation
Why are wet pot holders not effective?
Because water carries heat
What abbreviation is tbsp?
Tablespoon
What does Al Dente mean?
Firm to the bite
How can you speed up the cooking time of cheese?
By shredding or cutting into small pieces.
Should you until consumption?
What should you always use when cutting?
A cutting board
How many pints are in 2 quarts?
4 pints
How much grain should you eat per day?
5 to 8 ounces
What percent fat is whole milk?
4%
What effect does refrigeration have on riping fruit?
Slow the process down
When do you need to use gloves?
When handling ready to eat foods
How many ounces are in 2 pounds?
32
Should you cook pasta covered or uncovered, and why?
Uncovered to allow the pasta to circulate and cook evenly.
What does pasteurized mean?
Heat treated to kill harmful bacteria
Why does the flavor change when potatoes are refrigerated?
The starch turns into sugar which makes the potatoes sweeter.
What is the danger zone for storing food?
40 degrees -140 degrees
How many ounces are in half a cup?
4 ounces
How should you store uncooked grains?
In a cool, dry place with air-tight container
How many days should you use dairy past the sell-by date?
5 days
What is the difference between mature and ripe fruits?
Mature has reached full size and color but may not be ripe in the middle. Ripe has reached full flavor.
How do you prevent cross-contamination?
By separating raw and cooked food and thoroughly washing dishes in between uses.
How many ounces of meat is in 2 1/2 lbs of hamburger?
40 ounces
Should you rinse pasta after cooking and explain why or why not?
No, you will lose nutrients and remove starch
What does homogenized mean?
Fat is broken down so it does not separate
List 3 tips for buying fresh produce?
-purchase during peak season
-inspect packaged produced
-buy by weight