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WorksheetsFats and Oils TRP
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which statement about fats is correct?
fats are solid at room temperature
fats are mainly unsaturated
fats are healthier than oils
most fats are plant based
Which statement about oils is correct
oils are solid at >5C
oils are mainly animal food based
most oils contain unsaturated fats
oils are less healthy than fats
Which of these is not used to make an oil?
grape seeds
rapeseed
sunflower seeds
avocado seeds
Which two fats are traditionally used to make pastry?
lard
butter
dripping
coconut oil
Which fat is a dairy product?
margarine
lard
butter
suet
Which fat is traditionally used to make Christmas mince meat?
butter
suet
margarine
lard
Which of these is suitable for vegans?
butter
all margarines
some margarines
suet
Which oil would you use for salad dressings?
sunflower
coconut
peanut
olive
Which oil would you use for deep frying?
sunflower seed
sesame seed
peanut
hazelnut
Fats used in pastry are sometimes called shortening: What do they shorten?
The gluten strands in the pastry
The shelf life of the pastry
The time taken to make the pastry
The time taken to bake the pastry
The following vitamins are found in fats and oils
A and D
A, D, E and K
B, A, and D
B and E
Vegetable oil is produced from____
Carrots and other veg
Seeds and nuts
Animal fats
What is the main underlying principal in the production of Margarine?
Hydrogenation: the process of saturating carbon atoms with hydrogens
Hydrogenation: hydrogen atoms sinking to the bottom of the oil
Hydrogenation: dropping the temperature of vegetable oil so low that it hardens
Butter is a source of_________
HDLs (high density lipoproteins)
emulsifiers
saturated fats
A functional dairy spread is________
scientifically proven to make you run faster
scientifically proven to reduce your iron levels and induce anaemia
scientifically proven to lower cholesterol levels in the body due to the presence of plant sterols
Low fat Dairy spreads are not suitable for baking due to their_______
inability to melt
high water content
low fat content
soft texture
How do fats assist aeration in cooking?
They trap air to produce a well risen product
They melt when heat is applied which incorporates air
They rise the dough by splitting in the oven
True or false: Margarine is fortified with vitamin A and D during production
False
True
What is the effect of double bonds in fatty acid chains on the melting point of edible oils?
Cause decolourisation
No effect on melting point
Decrease the melting point
Increase the melting point
What is the role of fats and oils in the body?
Source of carbohydrates
Source of energy
Source of protein
Source of vitamins
Fatty acids may be saturated or unsaturated.
Agree
Disagree
Vegtable oils are rich in unsaturated fatty acids
Agree
Disagree
How do the melting points of fats compare to oils?
Fats have higher melting points than oils.
Fats have lower melting points than oils.
Oils have higher melting points than fats.
Fats and oils have the same melting points.
Identify an example of an unsaturated fat.
Butter
Lard
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Explain why some fats are considered healthier than others.
All fats are equally healthy.
Saturated fats are better than unsaturated fats.
Trans fats are essential for a balanced diet.
Unsaturated fats are healthier than saturated and trans fats.
Name a food that is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Chicken
Broccoli
Rice
Salmon
What is the primary difference between fats and oils at room temperature?
Fats are solid, oils are liquid
Fats are liquid, oils are solid
Both are solid
Both are liquid
Which of the following is a common source of omega-6 fatty acids?
Fish oil
Sunflower oil
Butter
Coconut oil
What process is used to convert oils into solid fats?
Hydrogenation
Fermentation
Distillation
Saponification
Which vitamin is commonly found in oils and is essential for skin health?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Which of the following oils is considered a saturated fat?
Olive oil
Canola oil
Coconut oil
Sunflower oil
