Culinary Final

How many pieces of dinnerware may be included in one person's formal meal setting?

20

Approximately what percentage of your total daily intake should be made up of carbohydrates according to dietary guidelines?

45 to 65 percent

Suzanne is excited about the new pizza oven that is being installed in her restaurant kitchen. She is hoping that being able to achieve the perfectly crispy crust thanks to the oven being able to reach temperatures of ________ will improve her business.

600°F

_____ are pieces of equipment that can stand next to a commercial range and are used for heating up oil to fry food.

Deep fryers

Brown sugar is not white which means that it is also not refined.

False

Heat is not a terribly important part of cooking.

False

In the culinary world, gelatin is often known as "liquid gold."

False

Industrial food slicers are only used for slicing meat.

False

It is mandatory to remove as much meat as possible from animal bones before putting them in stock.

False

It is not necessary to engage in any kind of marketing techniques to find success in the food industry.

False

Milk chocolate is a bit more fragile during the baking process than other chocolate varieties, as it melts and burns more quickly.

False

Most professional chefs will tell you they always use thermometers on ingredients like meat.

False

Rationing offers people the chance to enjoy food without actually handling it, a luxury once reserved only for royalty and people of considerable wealth.

False

The more protein a flour contains, the less gluten it contains.

False

Water itself contains an abundance of nutrients.

False

Why isn't the sixth food group of oils included on the MyPlate model?

It's considered to be in the ingredients of other foods on the plate.

What culinary school in the United States would someone attend if they are very interested in the 'farm-to-table' phenomena?

New England Culinary Institute

Jonah is very interested in getting involved with a specific food service organization that includes over 550 commercial food service suppliers and manufacturers and has long-term experience catering to the needs of business members. The organization works to improve how energy, materials, regulations, taxes, and the environment are affected by the global food service industry. What organization is Jonah likely interested in?

North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)

Lupita likes to consider herself a pioneer of the culinary arts. She enjoys trying to blend food science with delicious and nutritious food preparation and is looking to join a food service organization that can help her continue to explore her passions. Which organization might be a good match for Lupita?

Research Chefs Association (RCA)

Shifting out of the food world and into the realm of hospitality, what food service organization can be described as a society dedicated to the needs and interests of food service executives?

Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM)

Baking powder is a chemical leavening agent that includes baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch for moisture absorption.

True

Bone broth lovers say it does wonders for the calcium-rich parts of the human body, like your hair, nails, and skin.

True

By simplifying day-to-day operations, technology in food service saves considerable time and money.

True

Soubise sauce is a lesser-known French sauce that cooks onions and butter together before adding a Béchamel sauce and blending until thick and smooth.

True

The main protein should take up about half the plate, or the area between three and nine o'clock.

True

There are a fair amount of specialized words and phrases associated with baking.

True

There are different types of thermometers used for different types of food or cooking processes.

True

Whole grains and high-fiber foods give you the energy you need and make you feel full faster per calorie, while also reducing your risk of heart diseases.

True

Why is October 11th a day of particular importance to food truck owners?

Tt's National Food Truck Day.

What food service organization has carved out a specific niche for personal chefs like Monique, who was hired to prepare food at the home of a local businesswoman?

United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA)

One of the forms that she must fill out will let her employer know how much tax to withhold from her future paychecks. What is this form called?

a W-4

Sheila works in a commercial kitchen and recently suffered a pretty severe cut to her finger while she was using a kitchen device designed for cutting meat, veggies, or cheese. What item did Shelia likely cut her finger on?

a food slicer

At a fine dining establishment, how far should the plates be placed from the edge of the table?

a thumb knuckle's length

What can professionals planning a new restaurant of any size rely on to lay out the flow of work and ensure no stations are left without the required tools?

an equipment checklist

Amalia is making a coconut cookie and has already added desiccated coconut to the batter, but she isn't convinced that the coconut flavor is quite strong enough. What can she add that will impart more coconut flavor?

an extract

Why does buying local cut down on your carbon footprint?

because it limits the "food miles" your ingredients have to travel from producer to consumer, thereby lowering the amount of fuel used during transport

A person's total health depends on what three things?

body, mind, spirit

Callie knows that there are many benefits that come with joining a professional organization. The benefit that she is looking most forward to involves finding professional connections that can potentially lead to new opportunities, finding mentors, or simply networking with like-minded individuals who understand her field-related questions, concerns, and ideas. What benefit is Callie most looking forward to?

bonding with peers

The best way to season stock is to combine a sprig of thyme, a bay leaf, and a few parsley leaves in a linen-like material called ________ and tie it up into a little bag with some twine.

cheesecloth

A structural protein that is often found in tougher pieces of meat is known as what?

collagen

What kind of sugar comes from a variety of plants, including sugarcane, sugar beets, maples, and palms?

commercial

What do we call a French crystal-clear soup made from rich stock, so none of the flavor is lost, that has been brought to the ultimate state of clarity and flavor?

consommé

When using short dough that's high in fat (think shortbread or bar cookies), it is sometimes helpful to prick tiny holes on the surface to help the steam vent more easily, which is called what?

docking

What kind of mixer has a spiral-shaped agitator, doesn't have many attachments, and is best for mixing a lot of dough at one time—around 50 to 600 pounds of dough?

dough mixer

What term refers to the process of planning, launching, and running a new business?

entrepreneurship

Often referred to as a sacred ingredient in baking, what powdery substance is made from grinding wheat or some other grain, sits at the heart of most baking recipes, and adds different degrees of structure to baked goods?

flour

Kandice is a server of hot menu items for a hospital system. Which of the following best describes her role?

food service

What are the six food groups?

fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy products, grains, and oils

The oldest known sauce in history is a fermented fish sauce used by the Ancient Romans and Greeks referred to as:

garum.

When collagen is cooked slowly, it converts into a colorless thickening agent known as what?

gelatin

A refrigerator with an inaccurate temperature reading is not only an annoyance, it can pose a serious what?

health risk

Chef Morris is a celebrated chef in the Detroit area. He is best known for using a delicate balance of carbs in his meals in order to offer satisfaction without overdoing it. Part of Chef Morris's not "overdoing it" involves choosing carbs that are unprocessed and free from what?

heavy refining processes

Richard is making a stock to use in his famous chicken soup recipe. He has put all of his ingredients into a pot, covered them with water, and brought it to a boil. What should be done next?

immediately reduce the heat

How should dry ingredients like flour, sugar, and baking powders be stored to avoid spoilage?

in airtight containers and stored in a cool, dry place

While liquid extracts are shelf-stable, flavored oils should always be kept where?

in the refrigerator

Routine _____ are key part of sanitation and all-around safety, plus they are mandated by state and federal law.

kitchen inspections

What kind of handy tool is used for reading the internal heat of food at various points in the cooking process?

kitchen thermometer

A special area dedicated to your food preparation that serves as ground zero for mise en place is referred to as what?

kitchen workstation

Velouté sauce is wonderful because it is like a blank slate for the flavor of what?

light meat

What is the first step when putting together a consommé?

lightly whip up four egg whites

What are the three main vegetables that tend to be included in homemade stocks?

onions, carrots, celery

One of the first steps in successful food service marketing is to simply realize how valuable a strong what can be?

online presence

What can be done to avoid any unwanted movement with your cutting board when chopping ingredients? buy a workstation with an attached cutting board

place a damp towel or nonstick pad underneath

Erika has been trying to lose weight for a while without much luck. After visiting her doctor, Erika decides to focus on how much food from each food group she's eating. What is this type of eating called?

portion control

Traditionally, stock is made on the stove using a "stock pot" big enough to hold at least a gallon of liquid and all the necessary ingredients. But these days, many chefs find the modern convenience of a piece of equipment that traps the boiling steam inside with an air-tight lid to be more efficient. What is this more efficient piece of equipment?

pressure cooker

As the name implies, what kind of soup takes all of its cooked ingredients and blends them together to create something smooth and delicious?

puréed soup

What term refers to written requests for goods or services made by a specific department?

requisition forms

What area of the FCCLA's educational approach removes education from the classroom and places it in the community where students can learn through hands-on work and the development of interpersonal relationships?

service learning

What type of carbohydrates are found naturally in plant-based foods like grains, rice, and cereals?

simple carbs

What term refers to flours with lower protein levels?

soft wheat

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), what percentage of our total daily food intake should consist of fat?

somewhere between 25 and 35 percent

What are the following examples of? Food Handler's American Culinary Federation American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute International Association of Culinary Professionals International Food Service Executives Association

standard certification programs in food service industry

Sandra is using a preservation method similar to pickling that uses the dehydrating effect of sugar to pull liquid from foods. What is this preservation method called?

sugaring

Jackie has trouble with solid foods due to an issue with her teeth, which is why she frequently makes puddings, creams, and meringues to satisfy her sweet tooth. In order to keep her smooth desserts free from any graininess, she most likely uses what kind of finely textured sugar?

superfine

When ingredients or the environment are maintain-able and not subject to depletion, this is referred to as what?

sustainable

Hippocrates's quote, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food," is a great way of thinking about what we eat because it reminds:

that food serves more than one purpose in life.

In ancient civilizations, a feast was not only a time to prepare an abundance of food with passion and artistry, it was also a time to honor who?

the gods

The global computer network that has become an essential aspect of all businesses, including businesses in the food service industry, is known as what?

the internet

Glass door merchandiser freezers allow customers to do what?

to grab what they need on a self-serve basis

What is the culinary word for unexplainably yummy?

umami

Without human customers, there is no business, which means that finding ways to connect with diners, patrons, and potential investors about the _____ of what you offer should always be a priority.

value

What type of vitamin has several varieties that assist in red blood formation and healthy cell growth?

vitamin B

Unless it says otherwise, all flour is considered:

white.