Culinary math and recipes

This refers to the use of numbers.

• Qualitative

• Measurements

• Quantitative

• Numbers

This refers to the use of words and phrases that are NOT actual measurements.

• Qualitative

• Measurements

• Quantitative

• Numbers

Qualitative measurements include all BUT what?

• Handful

• Splash

• Dash

• Cup

Quantitative measurements include all BUT what?

• Dash

• Teaspoon

• Cup

• Tablespoon

Poor measurements can result in _____.

• wasted ingredients

• wasted labor

• decreased satisfaction in customer

• all of the above

The U.S. uses which unit of measurement?

• Metric

• Customary

Which tool do we use when measuring weight in the kitchen?

• Spoon

• Scale

• Timer

• Microwave

The zeroing process when you add an empty container to a scale before adding the material to it for weight.

• Subtract

• Add

• Tare

• Leave the container off

Which tool is not one of the common measuring tools in a kitchen?

• Spoons

• Measuring spoons

• Liquid measuring cup

• Dry measuring cup

When measuring a liquid, make sure you hold the measuring cup at eye level.

• True

• False