Food History
Food Science Concepts
Nutrition
Food Safety
Cooking Techniques
Food Ingredients
100
This ancient civilization is credited with the invention of bread.

What is the Egyptians?

100
This scientific study focuses on the physical and chemical properties of food.

What is food science?

100

This nutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues and is found in meat, beans, and nuts.

What is protein?

100

This is the minimum internal temperature for safety cooking poultry. 

What is 165 degrees Fahrenheit? 

100

This cooking method involves cooking food in water just below boiling. 

What is simmering?

100
This common kitchen ingredient is used to leaven bread.

What is yeast?

200

This type of cuisine is known for its use of pasta and tomato sauce.

What is Italian Cuisine.

200
This process involves the breakdown of food components to release energy in living organisms. 

What is metabolism?

200
This type of carbohydrate is found in fruits and vegetables and is important for digestion.

What is fiber?

200
This practice involves washing your hands thoroughly before handling food. 

What is handwashing?

200

This technique involves quickly cooking food in a small amount of oil over high heat.

What is stir-frying?

200
This dairy product is often used to add creaminess to dishes and is made by churning cream. 

What is butter?

300

This popular soft drink was created in the late 19th century as a medicinal tonic.

What is Coca-Cola?

300

This term refers to the way food looks, smells, tastes, and feels.

What is sensory evaluation?

300

This vitamin is known as the sunshine vitamin and is produced by the body when exposed to the sunlight. 

What is vitamin D?

300

The "danger zone" for food temperatures is between these two temperatures. 

What are 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit?

300

This method of cooking involves surrounding food with dry heat, usually in an oven.

What is baking?

300
This spice is known for its bright yellow color and is often used in curry dishes. 

What is turmeric?

400

This preservation method, developed in the 19th century, involves sealing food in jars and heating them to kill bacteria.  

What is canning?

400

This is the process of preserving food by drying it out to prevent spoilage. 

What is dehydration?

400

This mineral is important for bone health and can be found in dairy products and leafy greens.

What is calcium?

400

This type of contamination can occur when raw meat juices drip onto other foods.

What is cross-contamination?

400
This technique uses steam to cook food while retaining moisture.

What is steaming?

400

This fruit is known for its high vitamin C content and is often used in jams and jellies.

What is an orange?

500

This food product, made by grinding roasted peanuts, was patented in 1884 by Marcellus Gilmore Edson in Canada.

What is peanut butter?

500

This process involves the breakdown of carbohydrates into simpler sugars by enzymes, which is crucial in the production of beer and bread.

What is fermentation?

500

This mineral is vital for oxygen transport in the blood and is commonly found in red meat, beans, and spinach.

What is iron?

500

This is the proper procedure for cooling cooked foods to prevent bacterial growth, which should be done within two hours.

What is cooling food to below 40°F (4°C)?

500

This cooking technique involves cooking food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot, allowing for tender results and enhanced flavors.
 

What is braising?

500

This common emulsifier, derived from egg yolks, is often used to stabilize and thicken sauces like mayonnaise.

What is lecithin?