FFA
Which year was the FFA established?
1928
What are the five senses used in sensory evaluation?
Sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell
What are the three types of food contamination and what is one example of each?
Physical, chemical, microbial
What does yeast produce when combined with water, starches, and sugars?
Carbon dioxide
To extend the shelf life of foods while maintaining the quality and flavor.
the purpose of food preservation
What Section and District is TV FFA a part of?
Section 9
District 2
What are the five tastes on your tongue?
Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, savory/umami
What is the range of temperatures in the Danger Zone?
41-135 OR something close!!!! (40-140)
What are two examples of foods that are the product of fermentation?
cheese, coffee, chocolate, etc.
What activities need to take place in order to preserve food? (Moisture, pH, Temperature)
Moisture - DOWN
pH - DOWN
Temp - UP or DOWN
What do the five symbols on the FFA emblem represent? Eagle, Corn, Owl, Plow, Rising Sun
Eagle - Freedom
Corn - Unity
Owl - Wisdom
Plow - Labor
Rising Sun - Progress
How many tablespoons are in one cup?
16
_____ are microorganisms that can cause illness in humans. Some of these can release _____ that are "harmful in low concentrations".
(1) Pathogens
(2) Toxins
What qualities does gluten give to dough?
Stretch, strength, softness
Which method of food preservation includes the use of an acid as well as salt to preserve foods like vegetables?
pickling
What are the official colors of the FFA?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What is the role of each of these agencies in terms of food safety?
USDA, EPA, FDA
USDA - all fresh food and produce, specifically meat, milk, eggs, poultry
FDA - processed food, pharmaceuticals, animal vaccines
EPA - environmental impacts, pesticides, safe water
Abnormal smell or color, broken skin, evidence of microbes or abnormal texture are all signs of...
FOOD SPOILAGE
Testing to see if yeast is active is called _________. You should activate yeast with water that is _____ degrees.
(1) Proofing
(2) 110 F
Refrigerator and Freezer temperatures for proper food preservation
Refrigerator - 34F
Freezer - 20F OR LOWER
What are all 7 positions on the FFA officer team?
President, VP, Reporter, Secretary, Treasurer, Sentinel, Student Advisor
List at least 5 perishable foods.
Milk, eggs, meat, vegetables are all perishable.
Peanut butter, pasta, cereal, canned foods are all non-perishable.
Which foodborne illness is especially dangerous to pregnant women and other vulnerable populations?
Listeria
WHY do we knead bread dough?
Bread dough includes yeast, which when provided the right ingredients, creates carbon dioxide. We knead bread dough to remove air bubbles, along with develop the gluten in wheat flour to encourage rise, softness, and strength.
The difference between conduction, convection, and radiation.
Conduction - direct heat transfer
Convection - heat transfer through air or water
Radiation - transferring heat through microwaves