Year 8 Food & Hospitality – Daily Review Quiz

What is a frittata?

• An egg-based dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche, often filled with vegetables, cheese, and meat.

• A type of Italian pasta dish with tomato sauce.

• A sweet Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.

• A traditional Italian bread topped with herbs and olive oil.

Why is a frittata a great way to reduce food waste?

• Because it can use leftover veggies, meats, and cheeses that might otherwise be thrown away.

• Because it is always made with fresh ingredients only.

• Because it requires expensive and rare ingredients.

• Because it is only eaten at restaurants.

What are the basic ingredients in a frittata?

• Eggs, milk or cream, and a mix of fillings like vegetables, cheese, or meat.

• Flour, sugar, and baking powder.

• Rice, soy sauce, and chicken.

• Pasta, tomato sauce, and basil.

What cooking method is usually used to finish a frittata?

• It is often cooked on the stovetop first, then finished in the oven.

• It is deep-fried until golden brown.

• It is always steamed in a covered pot.

• It is microwaved for a few minutes.

Why is food waste a problem in the food and hospitality industry?

• It increases costs, fills up landfills, and wastes valuable resources like water and energy.

• It improves customer satisfaction and reduces expenses.

• It helps in maintaining food freshness for longer periods.

• It leads to increased food donations and community support.

How can reducing food waste help lower the cost of a meal?

• By using leftover ingredients, businesses save money and don’t have to buy as much.

• By increasing the portion sizes of meals.

• By using more expensive ingredients.

• By hiring more staff to manage waste.

What does 'FIFO' stand for in kitchen safety and storage?

• First In, First Out – use older stock before new stock to reduce waste.

• Fast In, Fast Out – cook food quickly to save time.

• First In, First Out – store new stock on top of old stock.

• Food In, Food Out – remove food as soon as it is delivered.

Why is cross-contamination dangerous in the kitchen?

• It can spread harmful bacteria from raw foods to ready-to-eat foods, causing foodborne illness.

• It makes food taste better.

• It helps preserve food for longer periods.

• It improves the appearance of food.

What colour chopping board is used for raw meat?

• Red.

• Blue.

• Green.

• Yellow.

What is the correct temperature for storing cold food?

• 5°C or below.

• 10°C or below.

• 15°C or below.

• 0°C or below.