Cookery Flashcards
handheld devices used for a specific purpose
Tools
basic implements, vessels, or instruments for household use especially as food paraphernalia
Utensils
electric appliances that aid in processing, cooking, baking, and freezing food
Equipment
a small hand tool used generally in decorative works, such as making garnishes
Channel Knife
perforated bowl of varying sizes made of stainless steel, aluminum or plastic; used to drain waters from washed ingredients
Colander
broad, bladed implement used for turning and lifting eggs
Wide Offset Spatula
small implement used to brush the surface of unbaked pastries
Pastry Brush
used to scrape of all contents of bowls
Rubber Scraper
screen-type mesh used for sifting dry ingredients
Sieve or Flour Sifter
it may be solid, slotted, or perforated; used for mixing, stirring, serving foods
Spoons
tool with loops of stainless steel
Wire Whisk
aids in making a perfectly sliced boiled eggs
Egg Slicer
seperates egg yolks from egg whites
Egg Seperator
beater having single or double metal blades that rotate
Rotary Egg Beater
miniature Bain Marie
Egg Poacher
makes perfectly cooked eggs in the shell
Egg cooker
removal of soil and dirt
Cleaning
reducing the number of harmful microorganisms
Sanitizing
process of washing and sanitizing dishes either manually or mechanically
Ware washing
uses three compartment sink and primarily used for pots and pans
Manual Ware washing
requires a dishwashing machine
Mechanical Ware Washing
Steps of manual ware washing
Scrape and pre-rinse, Wash, Rinse, Sanitize, Drain and Air-dry
outer layer of egg
shell
empty space between the white and shell at the large end of the egg
air cell
egg white that surrounds the yolk
thick albumen
egg white that is near the shell membrane
thin albumen
ropey strands of egg whites at both sides
chalaza
1/3 of the egg’s weight, contains fat and protein
yolk
entrance of latebra; channel leading to the center of the yolk
germinal disc
membrane that is on the shell
shell membrane or cuticula
membrane that covers the yolk
yolk or vitelline membrane
vitamins in an egg
B, A, D, E (NO VITAMIN C)
Fat in an egg
11.2% in yolk, 0.05% in albumen
Component of Egg yolk
50% moisture, 30% Fat and 20% Protein
Component of Egg whites
90% moisture, 10% protein
Based on Bureau of Product Standards, eggs are graded according to
color, weight, quality
a form of quality control to classify eggs
Grading
shell quality based on the shell cleanliness, soundness, texture, and shape
Exterior Quality
based on the viscosity of the albumen, freedom from foreign matters, shape and firmness of the yolk and freedom from yolk defects
Interior Quality
what grade of an egg when the yolk is firm, centered in the shell, holds it shape and stands up high
Grade AA
what grade of an egg when it spreads slightly when broken in the pan
Grade A
what grade of an egg when it’s less firm yolk and whites
Grade B
to identify the freshness of an egg, they identify if fresh eggs have rough, dull-looking shells
Gross Examination
to identify the freshness of an egg, they hold the egg against the light
Candling
to identify the freshness of an egg, fresh eggs sinks in a glass of water while an egg that is not fresh, floats
Float test
to identify the freshness of an egg, fresh eggs does not rattle noticeably
Shaking
to identify the freshness of an egg, fresh eggs have clear, thick, firm, and gelatinous egg white
the yolk is well-rounded, high at mid center and does not break easily
Breaking
may be purchased individually, by dozen or in trays of 36 pieces
Fresh Eggs or Shell Eggs