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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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a general principle governing the handling and preparation of vegetables?
What is the term for the serving style where vegetables are baked with milk sauce and bread crumbs?
What is the term for the serving style where vegetables are baked with milk sauce and bread crumbs?
What is the most likely change to occur in the texture of vegetables when they are heated?
What is the most likely change to occur in the texture of vegetables when they are heated?
What is the recommended storage method for ginger root to preserve its moisture?
What is the recommended storage method for ginger root to preserve its moisture?
Which of the following vegetables should not be stored in a refrigerator?
Which of the following vegetables should not be stored in a refrigerator?
What is the primary purpose of controlled-atmosphere storage?
What is the primary purpose of controlled-atmosphere storage?
What is the purpose of modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) in vegetable storage?
What is the purpose of modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) in vegetable storage?
Which of the following is not a benefit of proper storage of vegetables?
Which of the following is not a benefit of proper storage of vegetables?
What is the primary purpose of degorge in preparing vegetables?
What is the primary purpose of degorge in preparing vegetables?
Which cooking method is recommended for preparing legumes?
Which cooking method is recommended for preparing legumes?
What is the most critical factor in reducing respiration rates during vegetable storage?
What is the most critical factor in reducing respiration rates during vegetable storage?
Why do some vegetables require special storage treatment?
Why do some vegetables require special storage treatment?
What is the benefit of soaking dried beans before cooking?
What is the benefit of soaking dried beans before cooking?
What is the primary factor in determining the storage time of various vegetables?
What is the primary factor in determining the storage time of various vegetables?
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