Kitchen Measurement and Food Processing Quiz

What is used to measure dry and liquid ingredients in small quantity?

• glass measuring cups

• measuring cups

• measuring spoon

• weighing scale

What is used to level-off dry ingredients when measuring?

• knife

• rubber

• spatula

• tongs

What is bowl-shaped kitchen utensils with holes used for draining off liquids and rinsing foods?

• colander

• mixing bowl

• strainer

• bowl

Which of the following is used to strain liquids?

• colander

• jelly bag

• strainer

• a piece of cloth

What instrument is used to measure the pectin contents of fruits?

• jelmeter

• jelly thermometer

• refractometer

• candy thermometer

Which of the following is a measuring device?

• kitchen shears

• saucepans

• weighing scale

• tongs

What equipment is used to filter the juices to a finer texture?

• blender

• centrifuge

• hydraulic press

• juice extractor

Which of the following is used for slicing fruits and vegetables into different sizes?

• french knife

• food slicer

• paring knife

• table knife

How is processing tools, utensils and equipment sanitized?

• rinsing thoroughly in tap water

• soaking in water with detergent

• soaking in 150-200 ppm chlorinated water

• Drying under the sun

What water-soluble substance is found in some slightly underripe fruits that causes jellies to set?

• acid

• pectin

• pulp

• sugar