Determining Food Doneness Characteristics

What is the visual indicator that broccoli is cooked to the correct doneness?

• It turns a dull green color.

• It becomes bright green.

• It turns brown.

• It remains the same color as raw.

Which of the following is a sign that pasta is cooked to the correct doneness?

• It is hard and crunchy.

• It is soft and mushy.

• It is firm to the bite, or "al dente."

• It is sticky and clumps together.

How can you determine if a steak is cooked to medium doneness using the touch method?

• It feels like the fleshy part of your palm when your hand is relaxed.

• It feels like the tip of your nose.

• It feels like your forehead.

• It feels like the fleshy part of your palm when you touch your thumb to your middle finger.

What is the internal temperature range for chicken to be considered safely cooked?

• 120°F to 130°F

• 140°F to 150°F

• 165°F to 175°F

• 180°F to 190°F

Which method can be used to check the doneness of a cake?

• Shaking the pan to see if it jiggles.

• Inserting a toothpick to see if it comes out clean.

• Tapping the top to see if it feels sticky.

• Checking if the edges are burnt.

Why is it important to let meat rest after cooking before cutting into it?

• To allow the meat to cool down completely.

• To let the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

• To make it easier to cut.

• To enhance the flavor by letting it sit.

What is a common characteristic of overcooked vegetables?

• They are bright and crisp.

• They are mushy and have lost their color.

• They are firm and vibrant.

• They are raw and crunchy.

How can you determine if fish is cooked to the correct doneness?

• It is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

• It is translucent and rubbery.

• It is dry and hard.

• It is raw and slimy.

What is the best way to check the doneness of a loaf of bread?

• Tapping the bottom to see if it sounds hollow.

• Checking if the top is golden brown.

• Slicing it open to see if it's cooked inside.

• Smelling it to see if it smells baked.

Which of the following is a sign that a custard is properly cooked?

• It is runny and liquid.

• It is firm and set.

• It is burnt on top.

• It is bubbling vigorously.