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Culinary Arts: Preparing Vegetables

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What is the primary purpose of covering food with a bread crumb/sauce mixture and passing it under a broiler in au gratin serving style?

To increase the nutrient retention of the vegetables

To create a browned or crusted top (correct)

To enhance the flavor of the vegetables

To reduce the cooking time of the vegetables

Which cooking method is most likely to result in a significant loss of nutrients from vegetables?

Steaming

Deep-fat frying (correct)

Roasting

Simmering

What is the primary benefit of understanding the changes that occur in vegetables when they are heated?

To reduce food waste

To increase the shelf life of vegetables

To retain as much of the quality of the vegetables as possible (correct)

To enhance the flavor of the vegetables

Which of the following is a general principle governing the handling and preparation of vegetables?

Washing Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the serving style where vegetables are baked with milk sauce and bread crumbs?

Scalloped Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely change to occur in the texture of vegetables when they are heated?

Becoming soft Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended storage method for ginger root to preserve its moisture?

Freeze or store it in an airtight container Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vegetables should not be stored in a refrigerator?

Unripe tomatoes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of controlled-atmosphere storage?

To slow down the natural respiration of fresh vegetables Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) in vegetable storage?

To extend the shelf life of vegetables Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a benefit of proper storage of vegetables?

Improved cooking method Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of degorge in preparing vegetables?

To remove bitter substances from the surface Signup and view all the answers

Which cooking method is recommended for preparing legumes?

Simmering Signup and view all the answers

What is the most critical factor in reducing respiration rates during vegetable storage?

Cooler temperature Signup and view all the answers

Why do some vegetables require special storage treatment?

To maintain their high water content Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of soaking dried beans before cooking?

To reduce cooking time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor in determining the storage time of various vegetables?

Their water content Signup and view all the answers