Question 1

What type of drink is Darjelling?

Accepted Answer

Darjelling is a type of tea which originates from India.

Question 2

What Country is credited with the invention of Ice Cream?

Accepted Answer

Italy is the country credited with the invention of ice cream. While the modern form of ice cream was invented by Italians, the earliest form of ice cream was invented by the Romans, who, by default, are Italian.

Question 3

Which ingredient below is not traditionally included in a classic Genoa Pesto Sauce?

Accepted Answer

Almonds are not an ingredient traditionally included in a Genoa Pesto Sauce.

Question 4

When cutting vegetables, what does the term "brunoise" mean?

Accepted Answer

The term Bruniose refers to A cubed shaped cut with the dimensions of 1/8th inch. This cut is very popular in French cuisine.

Question 5

Japanese soup stock, Dashi, is made with which type of dried, flaked fish?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese soup stock, Dashi, is made with Bonito, a dried form of tuna that is sold as shavings.

Question 6

What is the Italian word for appetizer?

Accepted Answer

The Italian word for appetizer is antipasto.

Question 7

What is sake wine made from?

Accepted Answer

Sake wine is made from rice. The natural sugars in the rice are released from the rice kernel which feeds the yeast during the fermentation process.

Question 8

Tikka is a dish in which country's cookery?

Accepted Answer

The Tikka is a traditional cooking dish in India.

Question 9

The process during which a seed, spore or bulb begins to grow and develop into a plant is known as the _________ stage.

Accepted Answer

The process during which a seed, spore or bulb begins to grow and develop into a plant is known as the germination stage.

Question 10

An Italian style ice cream which is denser than the American style of ice cream is known as:

Accepted Answer

A gelato is an Italian style ice cream which is denser than the American style of ice cream.

Question 11

The amount of a food item available for consumption after trimming or fabrication is known as the:

Accepted Answer

The Edible Portion is the amount of a food item available for consumption after trimming or fabrication.

Question 12

The French word for the art of cookery is:

Accepted Answer

Cuisine is the French word for the art of cookery.

Question 13

A discount provided by the seller of a good to the buyer for purchases made in large amounts is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A Quantity discount is a discount provided by the seller of a good to the buyer for purchases made in large amounts. This discount is also known as a volume discount.

Question 14

A food additive used to assist in the fermentation process is known as:

Accepted Answer

Pyruvic acid is a food additive used to assist in the fermentation process.

Question 15

A protein lacking one or more of the essential amino acids is called a:

Accepted Answer

An incomplete protein is a protein lacking one or more of the essential amino acids. Since all meat derived proteins are complete proteins, vegetables are the most common incomplete protein.

Question 16

The process of moistening foods during the cooking process with melted fat, butter, broth, pan drippings or a sauce is called:

Accepted Answer

Basting is the process of moistening foods during the cooking process with melted fat, butter, broth, pan drippings or a sauce.

Question 17

A French hemispherical copper bowl used for beating egg whites is called:

Accepted Answer

A Bassine is a hemispherical copper bowl used for beating egg whites.

Question 18

Crispy, airy Italian macaroons made with bitter almond or apricot paste are known as:

Accepted Answer

An Ameretti is a crispy, airy Italian macaroon made with bitter almond or apricot paste.

Question 19

The stage during butter making when the milk begins to thicken, just before it turns into butter is called the:

Accepted Answer

The Come is the stage during butter making when the milk begins to thicken, just before it turns into butter.

Question 20

A cocktail made of brandy, champagne, superfine sugar and Angostura bitters is called:

Accepted Answer

The Chicago is a cocktail made of brandy, champagne, superfine sugar and Angostura bitters. The cocktail is typically garnished with a lemon wedge.

Quiz 2: Culinary