Quiz on Principles of Cookery: Staples

What are staples commonly referred to?

• Beverages

• Snacks

• Main food commonly eaten in a country

• Desserts

Which of the following is NOT a staple food mentioned?

• Rice

• Chicken

• Dasheen

• Yam

What is the main component of starchy roots, tubers, and cereals?

• Fiber

• Starch

• Vitamins

• Protein

Which nutrient is unevenly distributed within the wheat grain?

• Water

• Sugars

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

What is the purpose of milling wheat?

• To process it into flour

• To remove nutrients

• To make it taste better

• To increase its size

Which of the following is a starchy root?

• Bread

• Macaroni

• Yam

• Cornmeal

What should you do to store staples properly?

• Mix them with liquids

• Leave them uncovered

• Store them in a cool, dry place

• Keep them in a warm place

Which of the following is a cereal?

• Rice

• Potato

• Tannia

• Yam

What is the aleurone layer in wheat grain?

• A layer that contains starch

• A nutrient-rich layer

• The inner layer

• The outer layer

Why are many minerals and B vitamins lost during milling?

• They are too heavy

• They are removed intentionally

• They are not needed

• They are unevenly distributed