TLE 1st Prelim Flashcards
The yellow or orange part at the center of an egg
Yolk
Connected in the white by chalazae or yolk cords
Yolk
Is also called albumen
Egg white
The two shell membranes
Outer and thinner membrane
Serves as a protective covering of the egg
Eggshell
The shell should be white, thick, and rough
True
The egg white should be clear, firm, and thick
True
It should not sink when place in water
False
The yolk shouldn’t be round, firm, well-centered and free from the defects
False
Four market forms of egg
Fresh, dried, frozen, and salted eggs
Soft cooked egg
3-5 mins
Medium cooked egg
5-7 mins
Hard cooked egg
10-15mins
Egg is cooked in water
Poached egg
Also known as sunny side up
Fried eggs
Egg is salted and is beaten by a fork
Scrambled
Also known as torta
Omelet
Egg whites are beaten correctly, play an important role in baked products producing stable foams from the incorporated air
Leavening agent
Serves when mixed with pieces of food
Thickening or binding agent
The protein in an egg, especially the yolk is necessary in producing permanent emulsion of oil in liquids
Emulsifying agent
Toppings of the food
Garnish
Adds visual appeal and complementary colors, flavors, and textures in food
Garnish
This refers to placing food on a plate in as appealing manner as possible
Plating food
Shouldn’t overcrowd, touch the rim of the plate, avoid large gaps, and is the visual weight
Balance