Vocabulary Quiz: Taste, Texture, and How It's Made

When food is crunchy and crispy, it is said to have:

• Chewy texture

• Smooth texture

• Crisp texture

• Sticky texture

The term "aromatic" in relation to food refers to its:

• Color

• Shape

• Smell

• Taste

High-quality chocolate undergoes a process called:

• Fermentation

• Tempering

• Caramelization

• Blanching

What word describes the physical feel of a food in the mouth?

• Smell

• Taste

• Texture

• Flavor

The term "mise en place" refers to:

• Plating a dish

• Cooking food quickly

• Organizing and arranging ingredients

• Boiling liquids

Which term refers to the sense of taste and flavor in food?

• Aroma

• Texture

• Scent

• Taste

Adding yeast to dough helps it to:

• Rise

• Flatten

• Harden

• Crumble

When food is described as "braised," it means it has been:

• Roasted in an oven

• Fried quickly in oil

• Cooked slowly in liquid

• Grilled over charcoal

The term "al dente" is often used to describe:

• Overcooked pasta

• Undercooked pasta

• Perfectly cooked pasta

• Burnt pasta

Which method of cooking involves cooking food in liquid at a low temperature for a long time?

• Sautéing

• Baking

• Braising

• Grilling