Unit 2- Sac 1 Chapter 11 ( a )

Question 1

Why is induction cooking considered to be an important technological development?

Answer 1

provides faster heating and more consistent heating than cooking by thermal conduction

Question 2

What is the main difference in the way heat is generated in a traditional cooktop compared with induction cooking

Answer 2

The traditional approach provides heat from electric coil or gas plate. However induction cooktop generates heat directly in the base of the saucepan itself

Question 3

Explain what happens to the surface of an induction cooktop when food is cooking in a saucepan.

Answer 3

Cooktop is made from glass or ceramic so it remains cool

Question 4

What is the main technological development that has occurred in a combination oven?

Answer 4

Combines conventional oven cooking and microwave technology in one oven

Question 5

Why would a combination oven appeal to many time-poor consumers?

Answer 5

Because it enables the speed of microwave cooking and it is 50% more powerful than traditional ovens

Question 6

How does the microwave capacity of a combination oven differ from that of a traditional microwave oven?

Answer 6

In combination oven microwaves are directed at the food from above and below, unlike the conventional microwave ovens which are just at the back

Question 7

Why is a steamer oven considered to be a healthy method of cooking?

Answer 7

Maximises the nutrient value of food

Question 8

List two advantages of the steamer oven

Answer 8

Enhances the flavour of the food

Automatically select recommended cooking temperature for specific foods

Question 9

Describe two features of the Teflon-coated sandwich press that would appeal to the home cook

Answer 9

Many foods can be cooked without the use of butter

Lid of appliance is spring loaded and can be adjusted to suit different breads