Fruits
Fruit that is at its full color and flavor.
What is a ripe fruit.
This substance helps prevent the browning of some vegetables insides when exposed to air.
What is lemon juice.
This is the culinary term which means pasta is cooked 'firm to the bite'.
What is al dente.
The temperature danger zone falls between these temperature ranges.
This kind of knife is used most often in kitchens and should be used for the majority of tasks, including chopping and slicing.
French
The process that causes the inside of some fruit and vegetables to turn brown on the inside.
What is enzymatic browning.
The substance that gives vegetables their green color.
What is chlorophyll.
These are the three parts of a whole grain.
Bran, Germ and Endosperm
You need to wash your hands for this amount of time at minimum to kill bacteria.
What is 20 seconds.
This is the name of the hand position you use with your non-cutting hand when slicing to protect yourself from getting cut.
A tip/guideline to use when purchasing fresh fruit.
What is looking for any signs of rotting (mold, smelling, decaying), average size/shape.
Give an example of a tuber type of vegetable.
What is potatoes.
This term means the process of adding micronutrients to food greater than what naturally occurs.
What is fortified.
Food can be left out at room temperature safety for this amount of time. After this amount of time it is recommended the food is thrown out.
What is 2 hours.
Measure semi solid ingredients in this type of measuring cup.
What is a dry measuring cup.
A vitamin, mineral or nutrient that fruit is high in (provide name and job)
What is fiber, sugar and vitamin/mineral....
List one vegetable that can be stored in a cool, dry, unrefrigerated storage space.
What is onion, potato and garlic.
This term means the process of adding micronutrients to food equal to what naturally occurs
What is enriched.
Discuss one correct thawing method.
What is left in the fridge, microwave but cook immediately after and cold water bath, changing water every 30 minutes.
The name of the hand position used when you are chopping.
What is saucing?
This category of vegetables in known for it's cancer fighting properties.
What are cruciferous vegetables.
Explain the difference between a whole grain and a refined grain?
Whole Grain=All 3 parts in tact
Refined=Lost 1 or more parts during processing.
Give an example of cross contamination.
What is when a harmful bacteria unintentionally transfers to ready to eat food.
(Not washing food prep items after working with raw meat)
This kind of knife is used for soft foods such as bread and tomatoes.
Serrated Knife