Food Commodities

Question 1

What is bread how can it be used?

Answer 1

Bread is a staple food that we eat on a daily basis. It can be use in many ways(e.g can be sweet or flavoured).

Question 2

What ingredients are used to make bread?

Answer 2

The ingredients used are:
Flour
Salt
Yeast
Liquid (usually water,but can be milk

Question 3

What is the nutritional value in bread?

Answer 3

Bread is a starchy carbohydrate section of the eat well guide, it also contains protein, vitamins, calcium and iron.

Question 4

How can you store bread?

Answer 4

Fresh bread, you can store in a bread bin or sealed paper bag.
Sliced bread can be stored in a plastic bag.
Bread can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Question 5

What cereals are grown in the UK and what is the nutritional value?

Answer 5

In the UK, we grow wheat,barley,oats and rye. The nutritional values are that they contain fibre, carbohydrates, LBV (low biological value) protein, Vitamin B/E fat and iron.

Question 6

How can you store cereals?

Answer 6

Can be stores in a cool dry place in an airtight container.
Keep old and new cereals separate.
Always check the sell by or use by date.

Question 7

What is flour made from and what are the 2 types?

Answer 7

Flour is made from wheat or rye. And the 2 types are:
Strong flour is used for bread making.
Weak flour is used for cakes, pastry and biscuits.

Question 8

What is the nutritional value of flour?

Answer 8

Strong flour has gluten.
White flour has iron, calcium and the B group vitamins (Thiamine and Niacin).
Whole meal flour has all of the bran from the wheat.

Question 9

How can you store flour?

Answer 9

Store in a cool dry place in the original packaging in a sealed container. Check the use by date before use.Never mix old and new flour.

Question 10

What is oats used for?,its nutritional value?, and storage method?

Answer 10

Oats can be used to make porridge or make flapjacks, can also be used in cereals. Its nutritional values are: carbohydrates, protein, fat. Calcium, iron, and some B-group vitamins. It should be stored in a cool dry place. In an airtight container.

Question 11

What is rice and what is its nutritional value?

Answer 11

Rice is a staple food, it can be used for sweet and savoury foods. Its nutritional values are: carbohydrates, excellent energy source. Should store it in a cool dry place, in an airtight container after opening

Question 12

What are potatoes?, what is its nutritional value?, and how to store them?

Answer 12

Potatoes are staple foods, they grow int the UK, they can be boiled, baked, roasted or fried. Its nutritional value are: Carbohydrates, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, and Thiamine. You should store them in a cool dark, dry place.

Question 13

What is pasta made from, what is its nutritional value and how to store them?

Answer 13

Pasta is mad from a strong type of wheat Called durum wheat. Nutritional values are: Starchy Carbohydrates. Whole meal type has fibre. You should store them in an airtight container once opened. Keep in the fridge(Fresh pasta), dry and store in the fridge(homemade pasta)

Question 14

What are fruits nutritional values and how to store them?

Answer 14

The nutritional value of fruits are: Vitamins A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, carbohydrates, fibre and some minerals. Citrus fruits should be stored in a cool dry place. Berry fruits, in the fridge.Hard fruits, Keep out of direct sunlight and the fridge.Others, in a fruit bowl.

Question 15

What are the nutritional values of vegetables and how to store them?

Answer 15

The nutritional values of vegetables are: Vitamins A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, Carbohydrates, fibre, and minerals.
Most vegetables can be stored in a cool dry well-ventilated place.

Question 16

Example of dairy food and its nutritional value and how to store?

Answer 16

Milk is a dairy food and its nutritional value are: HBV (high biological value) protein, fats, sugar, Vitamins A and D, some B-group vitamins and a little Vitamin C, calcium, potassium and some iron. Store in a fridge and consume by best before date.

Question 17

What are the nutritional values of Animal meat and how to store?

Answer 17

Contains HBV protein, fat, Vitamin A and D, and some B-group vitamins. Should store in the fridge if it’s raw meat, if it’s Cooked meat the leave to cool for 1hr 30mins cover it and put it in the fridge.

Question 18

Nutritional value of Fish and how to store?

Answer 18

HBV protein, essential fatty acids, Vitamin A and D and calcium, low in fat, shellfish have high levels of cholesterol. Store in the fridge if fresh, use soon as possible.

Question 19

Nutritional value of eggs and how to store?

Answer 19

HBV protein, B-group vitamins in egg white. HBV protein, Vitamin A and D and E, iron and fat in the York. Store in the fridge, keep away from smelling foods.

Question 20

Nutritional value of soya and how to store?

Answer 20

HBV protein, calcium, magnesium and high in fibre. Store in the fridge. Same with Tofu

Question 21

Nutritional value of Beans and how to store?

Answer 21

HBV protein, carbohydrates, iron and calcium, fibre and some B-group vitamins. Store in a freezer.

Question 22

What are nuts nutritional value and how store?

Answer 22

LBV protein, some B-group vitamins and fibre. Store them in an airtight container. Use them before their best before date.

Question 23

Name an example of fats, its nutritional value and how to store it

Answer 23

Butter is an example of fats. Its nutritional value are saturated fats. Vitamin A and D, sodium(salt). Store them in the fridge, keep away from smelling foods.

Question 24

Name oils nutritional value and how to store it

Answer 24

Its nutritional value is unsaturated fats. Store away from direct sunlight in a cool place.

Question 25

What can sugar do and its nutritional values and how to store them?

Answer 25

Adds flavour and texture. Sweetness. Its nutritional values are: ‘empty calories’. Store in a cool dry place and keep away from flavours and odours.