Food Pro Q1 Review

You are assigned to prepare tools for curing meat. What should you do first before using the vacuum sealer?

• Wipe the table only

• Ask someone else to do it

• Plug it in and start sealing

• Check the manual for proper use

Which of the following equipment would most likely ensure safe and high-quality results in food processing when judged by performance and reliability?

• Imported Equipment

• Modernized Equipment

• Standardized Equipment

• Recommended Equipment

You are tasked to portion soup evenly and safely during food processing. Which type of ladle is the most suitable for this task, and why?

• Slotted ladle - because it drains liquid

• Flat frying ladle - because it's wide and shallow

• Flat bottom ladle - because it holds thicker sauces

• Long-handled sauce ladle - because it portions liquids accurately and safely

What is the main purpose of salting food?

• To add color

• To improve texture

• To increase sugar content

• To preserve and prevent spoilage

What should you do first before applying salt to a fish for preservation?

• Rinse the fish in clean running water

• Pat the fish dry using a clean cloth or towel

• Weigh the fish using a kitchen scale to determine salt amount

• Remove the scales, gills, and internal organs, then clean the fish thoroughly

You are asked to preserve chicken using the salting method. What tool would be most appropriate to ensure even distribution of salt?

• Tray for organizing and laying out chicken pieces before salting

• Spoon for scooping and spreading salt onto the chicken surface

• Mixing bowl to hold and mix chicken pieces with salt thoroughly

• Measuring spoon or weighing scale to apply the correct amount of salt accurately

What can you conclude about the role of salt and sugar in a brine or curing solution based on their effect during meat processing?

• They help improve the color of the meat

• They remove water from the meat by evaporation

• They soften the meat and increase cooking time

• They prevent bacterial growth and enhance flavor

Which of the following tools is specifically used to measure the salinity of a brine solution?

• Jelmeter

• Refractometer

• Salinometer

• Thermometer

You are assigned to cure meat for a school project. Which type of salt should you choose to ensure proper preservation and color retention?

• Rock salt for general seasoning

• Iodized salt for regular kitchen use

• Epsom salt for removing bitterness

• Curing salt with added nitrites as antioxidant and preservative

You are preparing 1 kilogram of meat for curing. How much nitrate-based curing salt should you apply to follow standard procedure?

• Use 1½ teaspoons to increase the shelf life

• Add 1 teaspoon of curing salt for better flavor

• Use 1/4 teaspoon to keep it light and unnoticeable

• Measure 1/2 teaspoon of curing salt for correct nitrate level