Yr 10 Yearly Flashcards
Define dextrinisation
the process involving the browning of starch foods when subjected to dry heat.
Define gelatinisation
the process where starch and water are subjected to heat causing the starch granules to swell.
Define crystallisation
The process of formation of solid crystals precipitating from a solution.
Define caramelisation
a slow cooking process that occurs when sugar is cooked over low heat, causing a change in both appearance and flavor.
How and why preservatives keep food preserved?
Examples
Anti-caking agents are used to keep dry, powdery products from clumping together, such as cake mixes
Artificial sweeteners make a product sweet without using sugar, such as diet soft drinks.
Colours add or restore colours to foods, such as sauces, sweets and snack foods.
Flavourings and flavour enhancers such MSG (monosodium glutamate) improve the taste or flavour of a food or restore flavour lost during processing
Humectants prevent food from drying out.
Preservatives protect food against the action of micro-organisms.
Thickeners and vegetable gums give food product a uniform consistency and texture, such as some confectionary and savoury sauces.
Why is food cooked?
Cooking makes food easier to eat.
It makes food more appetizing and palatable.
It makes food easier to digest.
It makes food safe to eat. …
Some foods keep longer when cooked. …
Cooking improves the appearance of food.
It improves the taste of food.
Difference between front of house jobs and back of house
Front of house roles are more visible jobs that involve a great deal of interaction with customers. Back of house jobs are more “behind-the-scenes”
Rules and legislation for packaging
use material that is not likely to cause food contamination.
Ingredients must be listed in order of weight, with the main ingredient first according to the amounts that were used to make the food.
What is silver service
a method of foodservice at the table, with waiter transferring food from a serving dish to the guest’s plate, always from the left.
what is buffet
a meal for which different foods are placed on a table so that people can serve themselves.
What is cocktail party
A cocktail party is a largely informal social gathering generally featuring mixed drinks, light refreshments, and an intimate guest list.
What is sit down
At Sit Down events guests generally have designated seats, with full table settings and a full set menu.
5 types of menus
a la carte:a choice of individually priced dishes for each course
static: The larger menu of an establishment that doesn’t usually change in terms of its food and beverage items
du jour: an item served in a restaurant on a particular day
cycle: a series of menus that is repeated over a specific period of time, such as 4 weeks
fixed menus: a menu with few options and a fixed total price.
5 types of table settings
formal:designed for a meal served in multiple courses, includes utensils for each course, plus a separate plate for the bread and butter.
informal: An informal menu is planned to save the hostess steps; the meal has two to four courses, not more.
Basic:comprises the implements you would need for an everyday meal. You would use a basic table setting for a daily dinner, or perhaps a special brunch.
Buffet:Start with plates, followed by side dishes, main dish, vegetables, salads, breads, and relishes. The utensils are placed at the end of the buffet.
five-course:Pull out all the stops for a formal, five-course feast, which typically consists of soup, salad, fish course, main course, and dessert.
Define fifo
FIFO is “first in first out” and simply means you need to label your food with the dates you store them, and put the older foods in front or on top so that you use them first.
