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WorksheetsGourmet Cuisine Seasoning and Flavorings Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is "leaves, stems or flowers of an aromatic plant"?
Herb
Spice
Seasoning
Plant
Which of the following is an example of an herb?
Black Pepper
Dill
Chili Powder
Cumin
Which of the following is "roots, barks or seeds of an aromatic plant?"
Herb
Spice
Seasoning
Plant
Which of the following is an example of a spice?
Cilantro
Parsley
Mint
Nutmeg
What is a seasoning blend? A combo of...
fruits and spices prepared in a blender
a combination of herbs, spices and seeds
meat, cheese and spice that's associated with an ethnic dish
spices that can be combined but not create an emulsion
What is the difference between a seasoning and a flavoring?
Seasoning improves the flavor; flavoring changes the flavor
There is no difference
Seasoning is dried; flavoring is liquid
Seasoning enhances; flavoring weakens
Salt is most commonly used to...
Add a savory flavor to foods
Enhance flavor of recipes
Balance overly sweet foods
Make a seasoning blend with pepper
Which of the following is the most commonly used spice?
salt
pepper
paprika
cinnamon
When should fresh herbs be added in the cooking process?
Anytime, it doesn't really matter
At the beginning
In the middle
At the end
What form of a spice releases flavor the quickest?
Whole
Chunked
Sliced
Ground
What is the culinary term for the rind of the citrus fruit (like lemon or orange)?
Mirepoix
Skin
Zest
Pith
Which of the following are considered seasonings in cooking because they add a lot of flavor?
Onions, Salt, Peppers, Garlic
Onions, Oregano, Cinnamon, Garlic
Onions, Oregano, Salt, Cloves
Onions, Salt, Peppers, Parsley
What is the TAAT process?
Taste, Analyze, Adjust, Taste
Taste, Analyze, Adjust, Test
Taste, Adjust, Apply, Taste
Taste, Adjust, Analyze, Taste
When TAATing, it is important to follow proper sanitation by:
Only double dipping 2-3 times
Using the same tester spoon throughout cooking
Throw away or wash the taster spoon after each taste
Use your fingers for tasting
When TAATing, a good rule of thumb is to:
Start small, you can always add more
Don't write down what you are doing, just use your instincts
Start with 1 Tablespoon of everything
Use a lot of salt to enhance flavor
What two senses are the most connected together in terms of how you taste?
Smell and sight
Smell and taste
Sound and touch
Taste and touch
What are the five basic tastes?
Bitter, salty, savory, sour, sweet
Bitter, salty, spicy, sour, sweet
Bitter, hot, salty, savory, sweet
Bitter, salty, bland, sour, sweet
What is umami?
Being able to taste the subtleties that other people can't
A spice or herb blend
Areas of the tongue that are more sensitive to taste
Savory taste (or also known as the taste of fat)
If you happen to over sweeten a dish when seasoning, you can save it by:
Adding Salt
Adding Pepper
Adding Umami Flavors
Adding Sourness
If you happen to over salt a sauce when seasoning, you can save it by:
Adding Pepper
Adding Bitterness
Adding Sourness
Diluting it with water or adding a touch of sugar
