RADIATION

Question 1

What is the definition of radiation ?

Answer 1

There are 2 types of radiation heat transference:

1. Radiation - Radiation is created when infrared waves from a hot object pass directly onto food. E.g toasting bread in a salamander
2. Electromagnetic radiation - Electromagnetic radiation is created in microwave ovens e.g Melting butter

Question 2

What are specific examples of methods that use radiation ?

Answer 2

That relies on radiated heat grilling.

• When making bruschetta the toasting of bread used radiation within the salamander
• Open flame is radiation e.g. roasting a marshmallow, blow torch on creme brulee

Question 3

What equipment is used for convection ?

Answer 3

In radiation cooking includes salamanders, grillers and toasters