Kitchen Safety

Some dry ingredients, such as flour, are often sifted before use to remove any impurities.

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• False

Baking powder can be used to put out a grease fire.

• True

• False

Because the combination of food, heat, and moisture in kitchens can cause accidents and invite harmful bacteria, all kitchen components should be washable, moisture-proof, and heatproof.

• True

• False

When disconnecting an electrical cord, you should grasp the plug at the electrical outlet rather than tugging on the cord.

• True

• False

One way to prevent falls while working in the kitchen is to secure slippery throw rugs with tape.

• True

• False

A skillet is a common bakeware kitchen tool.

• True

• False

A convection oven is considered a small appliance.

• True

• False

A blender is used to whip and beat ingredients.

• True

• False

A kitchen scale is used to measure volume.

• True

• False

A cooling rack is used to cool baked goods.

• True

• False