Molecular Gastronomy Quiz

What is the main focus of molecular gastronomy?

• Making salads

• Physical and chemical changes in cooking

• Cooking with fire

• Baking bread

What is liquid nitrogen used for in cooking?

• Boiling food

• Flash freezing

• Grilling

• Steaming

What is a Dewar?

• A kitchen tool

• A cooking method

• A storage container for liquid nitrogen

• A type of food

What should you wear when handling liquid nitrogen?

• Flip flops

• Shorts

• Heavy duty gloves

• T-shirt

What happens to nitrogen in a closed room?

• It turns into water

• It makes food hot

• It consumes oxygen

• It becomes ice

What temperature is liquid nitrogen?

• 100°C

• -193°C

• 0°C

• -100°C

What should you do with high moisture food after flash freezing?

• Eat it right away

• Let it sit for a while

• Cook it again

• Throw it away

What is one danger of liquid nitrogen?

• It makes food too hot

• It can cause skin burns

• It can make food taste bad

• It is a type of spice

What is a recipe that can use liquid nitrogen?

• Boiled Pasta

• Flash Frozen Ice Cream

• Baked Cookies

• Grilled Chicken

What should you do when transporting liquid nitrogen in a car?

• Close all windows

• Drive fast

• Open windows

• Turn off the air conditioning