Cooking Final

Contaminants in food cause over 76 million illnesses in the United States each year.

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It is safe to partially cook food and then wait to finish cooking it later.

• True

• False

Foods with a high water content generally freeze well.

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• False

Foods will usually keep in a nonworking refrigerator for 8-10 hours.

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• False

Canning, freezing, and drying are all ways to preserve foods.

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• False

The raw-pack method is the technique of canning simmered foods.

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• False

Drying preserves food by depriving microorganisms of the moisture they need to survive.

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• False

A work triangle is an area designed for performing specific kitchen tasks, such as chopping vegetables or washing dishes.

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• False

A receipt is the same as a warranty, because it shows the date you purchased a product.

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• False

Electric mixers, blenders, and broiler/grills are all examples of small appliances.

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• False