Question 1
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The only foods that are cooked in rapidly boiling water are:
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Potatoes
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Green vegetables
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Root vegetables
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Eggs
Question 2
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Which of the following statements best describes braising?
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Whole piece of meat, no liquid, sealed container
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Diced meat, half covered with liquid, open container
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Whole piece of meat, half covered with liquid, no lid
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Whole piece of meat, half covered with liquid, sealed container
Question 3
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Which of the following items are ideal for poaching?
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Fresh fish fillets, duck legs, fresh fruit
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Fresh fruit, flank steak, whole lobster
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Whole fish, sweetbreads, fresh fruit
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Whole poultry, eggs, shellfish
Question 4
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Trimming exterior fat cap of meat to a one-inch thickness
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Basting meat with fat while cooking
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Covering a lean cut of meat with pork fat
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Interior fat that is naturally present in the muscle
Question 5
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Which of the following are all dry-heat cooking methods?
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Roasting, baking, braising
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Deep frying, baking, grilling
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Sautéing, braising, roasting
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Baking, roasting, stewing
Question 6
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Which of the following are moist-heat cooking methods?
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Steaming, boiling, grilling
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Braising, stewing, baking
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Poaching, deep frying, braising
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Braising, stewing, poaching
Question 7
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To protect delicate foods, like baked custards, in the oven a chef can:
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Lower the suggested cooking temperature
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Use a bain marie
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Cover the bake tray with a lid
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Periodically spray water in the oven
Question 8
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Which of the following moist-heat cooking methods best describes a liquid held as close to 100°C, but with NO surface movement:
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Steaming
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Simmering
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Boiling
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Poaching
Question 9
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The term sauté means:
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To cook quickly in hot, shallow fat
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Roast in the oven without browning
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Cook covered with a cartouche in a sauté pan with butter
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Deep fry
Question 10
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Broiled foods are cooked:
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on a flat, solid cooking surface
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over an open, charcoal grill
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uncovered in a sauté pan with fat
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by radiant heat source above the food
Question 11
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The flash point of fat is when it:
Question 12
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Root vegetables should be started in COLD water to:
Question 13
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Carry over cooking is:
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The most reliable method of determining the doneness of a product
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Heat conducting through an item after it's removed from the heat source
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Testing a roast with an instant read thermometer
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The result of too high a temperature while blanching green vegetables
Question 14
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Infrared heat is:
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Intense heat transferred by waves to the item being cooked
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Heat circulating in a pot of boiling water
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Heat going from one part of an item to another
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The energy used to power a microwave
Question 15
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The degree of doneness in grilled meats is best tested by:
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Recording the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer
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Piercing the meat with a fork and checking the colour of the juices
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Observing the time/weigh ratio method, based on the weight of the meat and the temperature of the grill
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Using the finger touch test
Question 16
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When food is cooked in a microwave, the cooking process is generated by:
Question 17
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Which of the following does not have it's principal heat source from below:
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Grill
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Griddle
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Broiler
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Gas burner
Question 18
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The four fresh herbs used to prepare the mixture "fines herbes" include:
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Parsley, basil, tarragon, chervil
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Parsley, tarragon, chervil, chive
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Chive, tarragon, basil, oregano
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Parsley, sage, oregano, chervil
Question 19
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This spice is often used in place of saffron because it produces a yellow colour in the finished item:
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cilantro
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mustard
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cardamom
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turmeric
Question 20
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Which of the following spices is used as a flavouring component in an onion clouté
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cinnamon
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clove
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cassia
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nutmeg
Question 21
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When garlic is roasted, it:
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becomes sweet, but still contains a harshness
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becomes totally flavourless
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is used for sweets in the bake shop
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becomes sweet and looses its harshness and pungency
Question 22
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The bulk of the world's mustard seeds are grown in:
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France
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Canada
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Soviet Union
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Germany
Question 23
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Which of the following is considered a multi-purpose herb:
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Basil
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Rosemary
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Sage
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Thyme
Question 24
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Which of the following sauces has capers and cornichons as principal flavouring agents:
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Tartar sauce
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Hollandaise
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Béchamel
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Salsa
Question 25
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Which of the following have a liquorice flavour
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Anise and oregano
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Star anise and mace
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Nutmeg and basil
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Tarragon and anise
Question 26
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What is the correct order of the following stages of sugar boiling?
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soft crack, hard boil, caramel, thread
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firm ball, caramel thread, soft crack
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soft ball, hard ball, caramel, thread
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thread, soft ball, firm ball, hard ball
Question 27
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The production or incorporation of gases in a baked product to increase volume and produce shape and texture is called:
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leavening
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hydrogenation
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refining
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baking
Question 28
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Salt is used in bread making for flavour. It also affects fermentation by:
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killing the yeast
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inhibiting the growth of yeast
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allowing the product to rise
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does not affect fermentation
Question 29
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Double acting baking powder requires __________ & ____________ to react:
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moisture & heat
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acid & moisture
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heat & acid
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none of the above
Question 30
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What form of leavening uses specific mixing methods (creaming or foaming) to incorporate air enabling a product to rise:
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lamination
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chemical
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combination
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mechanical
Question 31
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This form of leavening comes from the many different layers of fat in the dough (Danish dough or puff pastry)
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mechanical
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lamination
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combination
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chemical
Question 32
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The most common use for ammonium carbonate (baking ammonia) is:
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high ratio cakes
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quick breads
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crackers
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cookies
Question 33
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Yeast is sensitive to temperature. At what temperature does yeast grow best?
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34°F (2°C)
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60-80°F (17-30°C)
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138°F (59°C)
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70-130°F (21-54°C)
Question 34
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Working dough to develop gluten is the mixing method:
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kneading
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cutting or rubbing in
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creaming
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beating
Question 35
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Incorporating solid fat into dry ingredients until lumps of desired size remain is the mixing method:
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beating
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blending
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folding
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cutting or rubbing in
Question 36
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The colourless and tasteless sugar glucose is derived from:
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molasses
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honey
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corn syrup
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malt sugar
Question 37
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Sugar cane is refined to produce sucrose. What are the stages of sugar production from raw to refined?
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Raw sugar, turbinado, sanding, granulated, castor, confectioners
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Granulated, castor, confectioners, sanding, castor
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Raw sugar, sanding, confectioners, granulated, castor, turbinado
Question 38
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The shelf life of all purpose white flour sorted in a pest proof plastic container in a cool, dry place is:
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3-months
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6-months
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9-months
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1-year
Question 39
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Butter is made by changing milk fats into solid particles by churning. It is comprised of:
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80% fat, 16% water, 2-4% milk solids
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60% fat, 26% water, 12-14% milk solids
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2-4% fat, 26% water, 70% milk solids
Question 40
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Where does lard come from?
Question 41
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A concentrated liquid made from aromatics is knows as:
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a glaze
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an essence
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deglaze
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nappé
Question 42
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When you sweat vegetables they should become:
Question 43
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A uniform mixture of two un-mixable liquids is known as:
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an emulsion
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a vinaigrette
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a marinade
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a mignonette
Question 44
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The ratio for white mirepoix
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50% onion, 25% celery, 25% leek
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50% onion, 25% celery, 25% carrot
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50% onion, 25% carrot, 25% leek
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50% onion, 25% celery, 25% turnip
Question 45
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What are the three components required to produce a sandwich?
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bread, meat, lettuce
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bread, spread, filling
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bread, mayo, lettuce
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bread, mustard, meat
Question 46
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Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and Cambazola are all from which classification of cheese?
Question 47
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Cheese can be produced from the following types of milk:
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cows, ewes, camels
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camels, buffalo, goats
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goats, ewes, cows
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all of the above
Question 48
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In vegetables the white pigment that stays white when exposed to acid but turn yellow in alkaline or when they are overcooked are called:
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carotenoids
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chlorophyll
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flavones
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anthocyanin
Question 49
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In vegetables the red pigments that turn bright red in acid are called:
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carotenoids
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chlorophyll
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anthocyanin
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flavones
Question 50
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In vegetables the yellow and orange pigments, carotenoids:
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brighten when exposed to acid
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dull when exposed to baking soda
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are not affected by acid or alkaline
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none of the above
Question 51
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Diakons and potatoes are two examples of what type of vegetable?
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flowers and leaves
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fruit-vegetables
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bulbs
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roots and tubers
Question 52
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Broccoli and cauliflower are common examples of:
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flowers and leaves
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gourds and squash
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pods and seeds
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stalks and stems
Question 53
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Apples and pears are examples of what type of fruit?
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citrus
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tropical
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hard
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soft
Question 54
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Which of the following are leading or mother sauces?
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béchamel, estouffade, hollandaise
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tomato, hollandaise, mornay
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velouté, hollandaise, creole
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béchamel, velouté, espagnol
Question 55
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Demi-glace is produced by reducing a mixture of:
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½ tomato and ½ brown stock
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½ brown stock and ½ velouté
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½ estouffade and ½ espagnole
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¾ estouffade and ¾ espagnole
Question 56
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To cook a liquid until the quantity decreases through evaporation, done to concentrate flavour and thicken is known as:
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a derivative
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a reduction
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a sauce
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boiling
Question 57
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Which of the following derivative sauces are produced from the mother sauce, Hollandaise:
Question 58
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Garnishes should:
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be edible
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add colour
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add contrast and texture
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all of the above
Question 59
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Which is not a trait of waxy or new potatoes
Question 60
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The term 'mise en place' means:
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to swirl a liquid in a pan to dissolve food particles for a sauce
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foods cooked to order
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a uniform mixture of un-mixable liquids
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to put in place - the preparation and assembly of necessary ingredients and equipment
Question 61
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Which of the following is not a seasoning agent:
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salt
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garlic
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cayenne pepper
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lemon juice
Question 62
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Starchy potatoes are best used as:
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baked potatoes
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boiling potatoes
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salad potatoes
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for soups
Question 63
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What is matignon?
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½ onion, bay leaves and cloves
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standard mirepoix with smoked bacon or smoked ham and possibly mushrooms
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a 9-oz. cut of beef
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thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns and parsley stem
Question 64
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Spices come from:
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Bark, roots, seeds, buds and berries
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leaves, stems and flowers
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peppers, capers, lemons and limes
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grass, fruit, pods, stems and flowers
Question 65
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A slurry is a mixture of:
Question 66
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The ratio of a liaison, the thickening agent that requires tempering is:
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2 parts egg : 1 part cream
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3 parts egg : 1 part cream
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1 part egg : 2 parts heavy cream
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1 part egg : 3 parts heavy cream
Question 67
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Parboiled or converted rice has:
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less nutrients than regular long grain rice
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is steamed to remove impurities
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more nutrients than regular long grain rice
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requires washing prior to use
Question 68
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Select all options for grains that may be cooked in the same manner as rice are: (check all that apply)
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potatoes, bulgur, and corn starch
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oatmeal, barley and bulgur
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cracked wheat, barley and couscous
Question 69
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What are the basic ingredients required to produce fresh pasta?
Question 70
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How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
Question 71
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How many tablespoons are in a pound (1 lb) of butter?
Question 72
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One pound is equal to:
Question 73
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The standard portion size for breakfast meats is:
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10 oz
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6 oz
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4 oz
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none of the above
Question 74
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The most common meats served with breakfast are:
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bacon, liver and sausage
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bacon, ham and cheese
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bacon, pork and beef
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bacon, ham and sausage
Question 75
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Which methods of cooking eggs requires fresh grade A quality:
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poaching and frying
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scrambled and boiled
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omelettes and boiled
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shirred and custard
Question 76
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How many bites in a standard canapé?
Question 77
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What is the standard ratio for stock:
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50% onion, 25% celery, 25% carrot
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100% water, 50% bones, 10% mirepoix
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100% bones, 100% water, 10% mirepoix
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none of the above
Question 78
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Which flour is used to produce dried pastas?
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All purpose
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Cake
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Bread
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Semolina
Question 79
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What is the temperature danger zone for food?
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10-100°F
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40-140°F
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60-160°F
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38-190°F
Question 80
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Beef consommé is classified as this type of soup:
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Cream
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Clear
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Specialty
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Thick
Question 81
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The ratio for a basic vinaigrette is:
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1 part oil : 1 part vinegar
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2 part oil : 1 part vinegar
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3 part oil : 1 part vinegar
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1 part oil : 2 part vinegar
Question 82
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What is the temperature for cooked sugar at the caramel stage?
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236°F (110°C)
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246°F (119°C)
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300°F (149°C)
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338°F (170°C)
Question 83
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Which plant cannot be used in the production of flour?
Question 84
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In order to be classified as whipping cream the butter fat content must be:
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higher than 18%
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between 10-12%
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between 32-40%
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higher than 35%
Question 85
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Evaporated milk may be kept in dry stores because it has (check all that apply)
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100% of the water content removed
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been sterilized and canned
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60% of the water content removed
Question 86
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Fortified non-fat milk is:
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mainly used for dietary purposes
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has a fat content of less than 0.5%
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has substances added to increase nutritional value
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all of the above
Question 87
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the liquid portion of coagulated milk
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milk with a fat content between 0.9-1.1%
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skimmed milk that has been soured by bacteria
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milk with a fat content of 3.25%, 8.5% milk solids and 88% water
Question 88
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Whey solids can be used to: (check all that apply)
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replace milk solids in baked goods
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added to dry mixes and beverages as a nutrient and flavour
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reconstituted to produce milk
Question 89
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A convenience product that can replace stock in the production of soup is known as:
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chicken or beef base
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water
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fruit juice
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powdered chicken or beef
Question 90
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Which sugar product is made from sugar cane, plants, grains or bees?
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liquid sweetener
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molasses
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honey
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brown sugar
Question 91
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Select all fats from the list below:
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Vegetable oil
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Butter
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Bulgur
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Shortening
Question 92
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Which of the following are categories of custards?
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Stirred and baked
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Shirred and baked
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Cooked and baked
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Stove top and bain marie
Question 93
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What is the protein content of bread flour?
Question 94
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Which of the following are monounsaturated oils?
Question 95
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The two types of baking powder are:
Question 96
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In respect to gelatin, the word 'bloom' means:
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white mould present on the outside of the box
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to soften with cold water
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to soften in hot water
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to ensure all particles have melted
Question 97
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The two forms of chemical leavening are:
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Baking soda and baking powder
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Creaming method and foaming method
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Compressed yeast and active dry yeast
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Lamination and mechanical
Question 98
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A standard large egg weighs:
Question 99
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An American sauce traditionally made with tomatoes, onions, mustard, garlic, brown sugar and vinegar:
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coulis
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compote
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chutney
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barbecue
Question 100
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This product comes from the starchy seed of a semiaquatic grass:
Question 101
Question 102
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Which of the following fruits are all types of stone fruit?
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Apple, figs and peaches
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Cherries, peaches and plums
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Bananas, grapes and watermelon
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Oranges, lemons and limes
Question 103
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Which of the following fruits oxidize once peeled?
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Watermelon, honeydew and pineapple
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Oranges, lemons and limes
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Apples, pears and bananas
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Kiwi, rhubarb and mangoes
Question 104
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What is the shelf life of soft fruit?
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2-3 days
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2-3 weeks
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2-3 years
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23 years
Question 105
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Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Havarti are classified as:
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hard cheese
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soft cheese
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blue cheese
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firm cheese
Question 106
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The recommended cooking time for beef stock is:
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6-8 minutes
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6-8 hours
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6-8 days
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6-8 years
Question 107
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Which of the following cannot be used as a thickening agent?
Question 108
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Uniform cuts are used to: (check all that apply)
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Ensure even cooking
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Increase holding time
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Enhance presentation
Question 109
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A semi-liquid coating is known as a:
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batter
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runner
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panner
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tempura
Question 110
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Water, mirepoix, flavouring and acid form a poaching liquid known as:
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Remouillage
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Vegetable
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Court bouillon
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Reduction
Question 111
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A clear, unthickened liquid flavoured by soluble substances extracted from bones and mirepoix is a:
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remouillage
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stock
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broth
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court bouillon
Question 112
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Heavy cream, crayfish butter and paprika added to Béchamel finished with diced crayfish produces the following derivative sauce:
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Mornay
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Nantua
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Cheddar
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Poulette
Question 113
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Which of the following are derivatives of the leading sauce, Béchamel:
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Nantua, Soubise, Aurora, Poulette
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Mornay, Nantua, Cheddar, Soubise
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Normandy, Bercy, Cheddar, Poulette
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Mushroom, Bercy, Mornay, Cream
Question 114
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A confection that does not contain any chocolate liquor:
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dark chocolate
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semi-sweet chocolate
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white chocolate
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none of the above
Question 115
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The average shelf life for chocolate that is properly stored at a cool, consistent temperature away from strong odours and moisture is:
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3 months
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6 months
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1 year
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2 years
Question 116
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Bloom on chocolate:
Question 117
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The non-alcoholic paste called chocolate liquor contains approximately:
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29% cocoa butter
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53% cocoa butter
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89% cocoa butter
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105% cocoa butter
Question 118
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Flavouring oils mixed into water with the aid of an emulsifier are known as:
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extracts
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imitation flavours
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natural flavours
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emulsions
Question 119
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The oil in lemon containing the most flavour can be found in:
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the pitts/pips
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the flesh
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the juice
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the zest
Question 120
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The purpose of blanching and par cooking is:
Question 121
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This non-derivative sauce can be made from puréed vegetables or fruit and served hot or cold:
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aioli
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tartar sauce
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compote
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coulis
Question 122
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The dry powder that remains after cocoa butter has been removed from the chocolate liquor is:
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hot chocolate
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cocoa powder
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milk chocolate
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bittersweet chocolate
Question 123
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A marinade must include:
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oil, acid and flavourings
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stock, vegetables and garlic
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salt, sugar and water
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fat, wine and flour
Question 124
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In which order would these ingredients be set up at paner station
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egg wash, flour, breadcrumb
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flour, breadcrumb, egg wash
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flour, egg wash, breadcrumb
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breadcrumb, egg wash, flour
Question 125
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This type of salt is mined from underground deposits and comes in edible and non-edible forms:
Question 126
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Salt is the most basic seasoning. It is used:
Question 127
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To cook pasta or vegetables until it gives slight resistance when one bites into it:
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au bleu
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à la carte
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al dente
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au sec
Question 128
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To pound or coarsely chop food:
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-
émincé
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brunoise
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garnish
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concasser
Question 129
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Which of the following is not a wild mushroom?
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Porcini
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Morel
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Truffles
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Crimini
Question 130
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Mushrooms are found in what category of vegetables:
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Fungi
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Pods and seeds
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Leaves and stems
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Roots and tubers
Question 131
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What are the three groups of shapes of pasta?
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Ribbons, bows and blankets
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Tubes, ribbons and shapes
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Diamonds, hearts and spades
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Paysanne, triangles and moons
Question 132
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Bok choy, broccoli and brussel sprouts are examples of:
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cabbages
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fruit-vegetables
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roots and tubers
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fungi
Question 133
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When making consommé, the combination of cold ground meat, egg whites and ground flavourings is known as:
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a mess
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clearmeat
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clear gel
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a thickening agent
Question 134
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The only type of salt used to season consommé because it stays clear when dissolved:
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table
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culinary
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kosher
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rock
Question 135
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The triple sink method for washing dishes should be set up in the following order:
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sanitizer, soap, clean water
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rinse water, sanitizer, soapy water
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soapy water, sanitizer, clean water
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soapy water, clean water, sanitizer
Question 136
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Water icing is a mixture of:
Question 137
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What does the term docking mean in relation to pastry?
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to partially bake before using
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to make holes to allow steam to escape
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to cut a design
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to allow pastry to rest before baking
Question 138
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What are the best type of bones to use in the production of quality fish stock?
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salmon
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fatty
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lean
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halibut
Question 139
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Stock should be prepared in a:
Question 140
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What effect does fat have on fermentation?
Question 141
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This hydrogenated oil is solid, white, tasteless, odourless and used for pâte brisée:
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butter
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shortening
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lard
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suet
Question 142
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Broth based soups should be served at:
Question 143
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The first step in preparing a puréed soup is to:
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boil the stock
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sweat the mirepoix
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soak the beans
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crush the garlic
Question 144
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To increase the shelf life of cream soups, add the cream:
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before cooling
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before reheating
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before service
Question 145
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Eggs may be purchased:
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fresh, frozen or dried
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whole, yolks or whites
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whole with extra yolks
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all of the above