Gourmet Cuisine Seasoning and Flavorings Review

Which of the following is "leaves, stems or flowers of an aromatic plant"?

• Herb

• Spice

• Seasoning

• Plant

Which of the following is an example of an herb?

• Black Pepper

• Dill

• Chili Powder

• Cumin

Which of the following is "roots, barks or seeds of an aromatic plant?"

• Herb

• Spice

• Seasoning

• Plant

Which of the following is an example of a spice?

• Cilantro

• Parsley

• Mint

• Nutmeg

What is a seasoning blend? A combo of...

• fruits and spices prepared in a blender

• a combination of herbs, spices and seeds

• meat, cheese and spice that's associated with an ethnic dish

• spices that can be combined but not create an emulsion

What is the difference between a seasoning and a flavoring?

• Seasoning improves the flavor; flavoring changes the flavor

• There is no difference

• Seasoning is dried; flavoring is liquid

• Seasoning enhances; flavoring weakens

Salt is most commonly used to...

• Add a savory flavor to foods

• Enhance flavor of recipes

• Balance overly sweet foods

• Make a seasoning blend with pepper

Which of the following is the most commonly used spice?

• salt

• pepper

• paprika

• cinnamon

When should fresh herbs be added in the cooking process?

• Anytime, it doesn't really matter

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

What form of a spice releases flavor the quickest?

• Whole

• Chunked

• Sliced

• Ground