History of food
How did early humans get food?
Hunting and gathering
What are the basic kitchen rules about behavior?
What are the most common ways to cook food?
How long can you leave out food until it is unsafe to eat?
2 hours
Germs CANT grow on foods if they're in the fridge:
What was the early humans diet?
Berries, nuts and meat
What should you be wearing in the kitchen?
Gloves if needed, close-toe shoes, hair-tie for long hair, fitted clothing that isn't baggy
Which knife is the most important/ all-purpose one?
Chefs knife
Why is it important to clean out your fridge produce bin?
To prevent cross-contamination that can cause food poisoning
Heat CAN kill bacteria:
TRUE. Cooking foods at a safe temperature can kill harmful bacteria
How did early humans preserve their meat?
How can you prevent fires?
Keep the stove level at the right temperature and always keep an eye on your food.
When would you need to dice or mince food.
When you are cutting vegetables or fruits
What causes food-borne illnesses?
It's caused by eating unsafe food. Bacteria, parasites, fungi, viruses and harmful chemicals all make food unsafe.
TRUE. Cross contamination can still happen in many different ways if you do not wash the watermelon on the outside.
Why was the discovery of fire so important?
Humans could cook and eat meat safely, it opened possibilities for making new foods, it made foods better for nutrition
What are the most common kitchen accidents? (5 most common ones)
Fires/burns, falls, cuts, electric shock, poisoning
What are the 5 parts of the knife?
The blade, tang, handle, rivets, bolster
In what environment does bacteria thrive?
Warm and moist environments
FALSE. Washing it in the sink can spread even more germs. The proper way to kill bacteria is to cook the food at a proper temperature.
Why did prepackaged foods become so popular?
The ability to store foods in fridges and cabinets, along with the invention of microwaves
What are you supposed to do with your knife when you're done using it?
Clean it in the sink and wipe it for reuse, or put it away in a knife holder after you clean it
Name any kind of knife cutting technique:
Chiffonade cut, rondelle cut, diagonal cut, roll cut
E-coli, campylobacter, clostridium botulinum, listeria monocytogenes, noro virus, salmonella, shigella, staphylococcus aureus, toxoplasma gondii, vibrio vulnificus
Freezing food CANT kill bacteria.
TRUE. Bacteria can still survive in freezing temperatures, but the process of foods going bad can be slowed down by cooler temperatures.