CULINARY TECHNIQUES-COOKING WITH FLAIR
Preparing Fruits, Salads, and Vegetables

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1. Three of the four Quality Standards are Appearance, Texture or Consistency, and Flavor and Seasoning. The fourth Quality Standard is:

   a. Holding length
   b. Service temperature
   c. Moisture content
   d. Serving utensil
   

2. Vegetables will continue to cook on the serving line, so it is best to hold them no longer than ____ minutes.

   a. 45
   b. 90
   c. 60
   d. 20
   

3. Peaches, apples, bananas, and pears are sliced fruits that will turn brown if not dipped in a bath of:

   a. Water
   b. Egg whites
   c. Salt water
   d. Acidic fruit juice
   

4. Stir-frying is an excellent way to prepare vegetables because they cook for just a short time and maintain nutrients.

   a. True
   b. False
   

5. Washing apples in __________ preserves their thin layer of edible wax and keeps them shiny and attractive.

   a. Hot water
   b. Soapy water
   c. Cold water
   d. Acidic fruit juice
   

6. Pineapple, grapefruit, oranges, cantaloupe, and other melons produce ethylene gas and should be stored_______________ other fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator.

   a. Beside
   b. Away from
   c. Above
   d. Below
   

7. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, everyone should eat between _____ servings of fruits every day.

   a. 2-3
   b. 3-5
   c. 2-4
   d. 6-11
   

8. By keeping food fresh you can ensure the delivery of food that is high in both quality and nutritional value.

   a. True
   b. False
   

9. Vegetables have some vitamins that dissolve in water and are lost when the water is discarded, so they should be cooked in the ___________ water possible.

   a. Smallest amount of
   b. Saltiest
   c. Hottest
   d. Great amount of
   

10. FIFO stands for First In First Out. This means that you should use the oldest product first - the first product delivered is the first product served to your customers.

    a. True
    b. False
    

11. I see Quality Scorecards as useful tools to ensure quality in the foods we serve.

    Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
    

12. It was new information for me that different types of produce should be stored in colder or warmer parts of the refrigerator.

    Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
    

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