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Which of the following best describes cooking?
Which of the following best describes cooking?
- The act of preparing food without using heat or fire.
- The art, science and craft of using heat to make food more palatable, digestible, nutritious, or safe. (correct)
- The process of growing food in a garden or farm.
- The act of consuming food.
What do cooking techniques and ingredients depend on?
What do cooking techniques and ingredients depend on?
- The type of fire used for cooking.
- The availability of electricity.
- The local weather conditions. (correct)
- The number of people being cooked for.
Who typically cooks in restaurants and other food establishments?
Who typically cooks in restaurants and other food establishments?
- Restaurant owners and managers.
- Customers who want to try their hand at cooking.
- Professional cooks and chefs. (correct)
- People who live in the same neighborhood.
How long ago do some estimates suggest that humans started cooking?
How long ago do some estimates suggest that humans started cooking?
What did the expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade, and transportation offer cooks?
What did the expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade, and transportation offer cooks?