Food Safety and Cooking Methods Quiz

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Which part of the grain is the most nutritious?

Bran

Endosperm

Husk

Germ (correct)

What is the purpose of parboiling rice?

To make the rice sticky when cooked

To partially cook the rice

To remove the bran coating

To increase vitamin and mineral content (correct)

Which type of rice is commonly used in Japanese cuisine due to its stickiness when cooked?

Long-grain rice

Basmati rice

Short-grain rice (correct)

Converted rice

What is the main ingredient in hummus?

Chickpeas (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are split peas usually cooked?

Without preliminary soaking (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which legume is commonly sprouted to make bean sprouts?

Mung beans (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does parboiled rice refer to?

Rice that has been precooked and dried (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of legume is used primarily in Asian cooking for sweet and savory dishes?

Adzuki beans (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of legume is chickpeas also known as?

Ceci (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using wheat germ and bran in dishes?

Increasing fiber content (C) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a complete protein?

Food containing all essential amino acids (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of incomplete protein?

Dried legumes (A) Signup and view all the answers

To get enough protein in a plants-only diet, what should be done?

Consume a variety of incomplete protein food items (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where can vegans obtain Vitamin D from?

Vitamin supplements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a suitable source of calcium for vegans/vegetarians?

Green leafy vegetables (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which soy product is described as a white cake with a faint bean flavor?

Tofu or bean curd (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is tempeh made from?

Soy and grain mixture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the curing process for potatoes?

To toughen the skin and heal damage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of potato holds its shape well when cooked and is suitable for boiling whole or making salads?

Waxy Potato (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of mature/starchy potatoes when cooked?

Light and mealy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of potato is best suited for making French fries?

Mature/Starchy Potato (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal storage temperature range for potatoes?

55˚- 60˚F (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of potato is considered a novelty item with a dark violet flesh that lightens when cooked?

Blue- or Purple-fleshed Potato (C) Signup and view all the answers

What cooking method is recommended for new potatoes?

Cooking/serving with skins on (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which form of market product are potatoes treated to prevent browning?

Peeled potatoes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration when baking potatoes to ensure they are properly cooked?

The texture of the baked potato (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the production technique used for deep-frying potato preparations?

Frying in two stages, starting with blanching (A) Signup and view all the answers