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Which subject	Food technology
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What topic	cooking
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Food Technology Quiz: Cooking

Test your knowledge of cooking techniques and principles with this quiz. Answer each question to the best of your ability.

Questions

1. What is the primary purpose of blanching vegetables before freezing them?

2. When baking a cake, what is the role of creaming butter and sugar together?

3. In the context of cooking methods, what does "sous vide" refer to?

4. Which cooking technique involves submerging food in hot oil for a short period to achieve a crispy texture?

5. What is the difference between "boiling" and "simmering" in terms of temperature and cooking method?

Answer Format

When you are ready to check your knowledge, please refer to the following answers:

1. The main purpose of blanching vegetables is to retain their colour and nutritional value before freezing.
2. The role of creaming butter and sugar is to incorporate air into the mixture, helping to create a light and fluffy texture in the cake.
3. "Sous vide" refers to the method of vacuum-sealing food in a bag and cooking it to a very precise temperature in a water bath.
4. The cooking technique that involves submerging food in hot oil is known as "deep frying."
5. The difference between boiling and simmering is that boiling occurs at higher temperatures and creates a vigorous movement, while simmering is done at lower temperatures with gentle bubbles.

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