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Year 8 Food Preparation Skills Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the method called when you cook raw meat until it is sealed and brown on the outside?

a)

Frying off-Cacciatore

b)

Boiling

c)

Steaming

d)

Baking

2.

What is the process of thickening a sauce by simmering it?

a)

Reducing a sauce

b)

Whisking

c)

Frying

d)

Blending

3.

What is the method of combining fat and flour using fingertips?

a)

Blending

b)

Whisking

c)

Kneading

d)

Rubbing In

4.

What is the process of aerating a mixture by creaming sugar and fat?

a)

Frying

b)

Steaming

c)

Boiling

d)

Creaming

5.

What is the effect of moist heat on starch called?

a)

Fermentation

b)

Caramelization

c)

Emulsification

d)

Gelatinisation

6.

Which of these is a traditional Cornish recipe?

a)

Cornish pasties

b)

Tacos

c)

Sushi

d)

Pizza

7.

What is the ideal fridge temperature range?

a)

20-25°C

b)

0-5°C

c)

30-35°C

d)

10-15°C

8.

At what temperature should food be cooked or reheated to ensure safety?

a)

75°C

b)

10°C

c)

50°C

d)

25°C

9.

What is the term for adding air to a mixture to help it rise?

a)

Steaming

b)

Frying

c)

Boiling

d)

Aeration

10.

What is the process called when bacteria passes from one food to another?

a)

Emulsification

b)

Pasteurization

c)

Fermentation

d)

Cross Contamination

11.

What is the main function of protein in the body?

a)

Growth, repair and maintenance of muscles

b)

Insulate the body

c)

Hydrate the body

d)

Provide energy

12.

Which nutrient helps our immune system fight off illnesses?

a)

Water

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

13.

What is the recommended daily salt intake for adults?

a)

No more than 6g

b)

No more than 10g

c)

No more than 15g

d)

No more than 20g

14.

What is a safety date used on high-risk foods called?

a)

Best Before

b)

Use By

c)

Sell By

d)

Packaged On