Pre-Test/Motivation/

1. How can you make banana chips crispy instead of chewy?

•     

                               

  Store in a sealed containers immediately after frying

•      

  Fry at medium high heat, when crisp add 3 tbsp. simple sugar syrup and drain excess oil

• Fry at low heat for a long time

•  

  Use overripe bananas

Which of the following tools is the most important item found in your tool kit in food processing?

• Knife                

       

                

• Peeler

• Scissor 

• Skewer

What type of bananas are best for making banana chips?

• Overripe bananas

• Green or unripe banana

• Frozen banana

• Banana puree

How should bananas be sliced to make chips?

• Thin and even slices

• Randomly chopped pieces

• Whole bananas without slicing

• Thick and uneven slices

What can prevent banana slices from browning before cooking?

• Coating with sugar

• Rinsing with hot water

• Freezing immediately

• Soaking in lemon juice/vinegar and salt water