Vegetable Cookery Rules and Standards Quiz
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What is the recommended general rule for cooking green vegetables?

  • Use baking soda to preserve their natural color
  • Cook them covered to retain flavor
  • Avoid overcooking and cook them uncovered (correct)
  • Cook them at least 30 minutes before serving
  • What is the effect of using alkali on chlorophyll?

  • Stabilizes the color
  • Intensifies olive green (correct)
  • Turns it yellow
  • Darkens if used excessively
  • What is the recommended method if a vegetable must be cooked ahead of time?

  • Overcook and reheat just before serving
  • Undercook slightly and chill rapidly, then reheat at service time (correct)
  • Add baking soda to preserve freshness
  • Cook just before service time
  • What is the recommended approach for preparing vegetables close to service time?

    <p>Prepare them as close to service time as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should vegetable combinations be seasoned according to the text?

    <p>Lightly seasoned to enhance the natural flavors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended texture for cooked vegetables according to the text?

    <p>Cooked to the right degree of doneness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended standard for the color of cooked vegetables?

    <p>Bright, natural color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should green vegetables be cooked according to the text?

    <p>Cooked uncovered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of using baking soda with green vegetables?

    <p>Causes discoloration and off-flavors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should vegetable combinations be seasoned according to the text?

    <p>Seasoned lightly to not mask natural flavors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method if a vegetable must be cooked ahead of time?

    <p>Undercook slightly and chill rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of prolonged cooking on anthocyanin pigments in vegetables?

    <p>Intensifies the color depending on alkalinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is recommended to overcook vegetables for the best flavor and texture.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The recommended standard for the color of cooked vegetables is a vibrant, natural color.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Green vegetables and strong flavored vegetables should be cooked covered.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is advisable to cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is recommended to use heavily seasoned sauces on cooked vegetables.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vegetables that must be cooked ahead should be undercooked slightly and then reheated at service time.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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