Question 1

A thick paste made by salting and fermenting soybeans and rice or barley, then inoculating the mixture with yeast is known as:

Accepted Answer

Miso Paste is a thick paste made by salting and fermenting soybeans with rice or barley. The mixture is then inoculating with yeast to produce a paste that tastes like soy sauce.

Question 2

A cheese that has been melted and blended with liquid or powdered milk, cream, butter or whey is known as:

Accepted Answer

Fondu is a cheese recipe where the cheese is melted and blended with liquid or powdered milk, butter or whey. Popular in the 1970's this recipe has become more popular in the past few years.

Question 3

A standard 1.5 fluid ounce measure used for mixed drink recipes, usually for the amount of liquor, also known as a shot is called a:

Accepted Answer

A jigger is a standard 1.5 fluid ounce measuring device which is used for portioning the liquor in a mixed drink. This tool ensures that the correct amount of liquor is dispensed.

Question 4

Thin strips of meat that are salted, seasoned and then dried to prevent food pathogens from growing is known as:

Accepted Answer

Jerky is defined as thin strips of meat that are salted, seasoned then dried to prevent the growth of food pathogens. The most common type of jerky is beef based.

Question 5

The term for a temporary price reduction used as a sales promotion is:

Accepted Answer

A price off is the term for a temporary price reduction used as a sales promotion. This strategy can be used to increase restaurant traffic or sell items that are approaching their expiration date.

Question 6

In the food service industry, the combination of food costs and labor costs are called:

Accepted Answer

The Prime Cost is the combination of food cost and labor cost in regards to creating foods in the kitchen. Since these costs are dependent on sales, the prime cost tends to fall into the category of variable costs.

Question 7

An irregular shaped Austrian and German noodles made from a dough of flour, water and eggs. The dough is then rubbed through a colander into boiling water or broth. The name of this noodle is:

Accepted Answer

Spaetzle is an irregular shaped Austrian and German noodle made from flour, water and eggs. The dough is then strained through a colander into boiling water or a broth and served warm.

Question 8

The enzyme secreted by yeast that promotes fermentation by breaking down glucose and other carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide is called:

Accepted Answer

Zymase is the enzyme excreted by yeast that promotes fermentation by breaking down glucose and other carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Question 9

A fat soluble vitamin essential for vision, growth and skin maintenance which is synthesized by the body from provitamins is:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin essential for vision, growth and skin maintenance. This vitamin is synthesized in the body from the provitamins alpha-, beta-, and gamma-carotene.

Question 10

A water soluble vitamin essential for metabolizing carbohydrates and the proper functioning of the appetite and nervous system is called:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B1 is a water soluble vitamin that is essential for metabolizing carbohydrates and the proper functioning of the appetite and nervous system. Sources of vitamin B1 include whole grain cereal, wheat germ and legumes.

Question 11

A water soluble vitamin essential for forming cells and enzymes and maintaining vision and tissues is called:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B2 is a water soluble vitamin which is essential for forming cells and enzymes as well as maintaining vision and tissue growth. Sources of Vitamin B2 include liver, brewer's yeast and whole grains.

Question 12

A water soluble vitamin essential for hydrolyzing sugars, aiding fat synthesis and the proper functioning of the skin, nervous system and digestive system is called:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B3 is a water soluble vitamin that is essential for hydrolyzing sugars, aiding in the synthesis of fat as well as the proper functioning of skin, the nervous system and the digestive system. Sources of Vitamin B3 include liver, poultry, fish and yeast.

Question 13

A water soluble vitamin essential for forming enzymes and normal metabolism is called:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin which is essential for forming enzymes and normal metabolism. Significant sources of Vitamin B6 include fish, whole grains and liver.

Question 14

A water soluble vitamin essential for forming collagen, healing wounds and bone fractures and preventing scurvy is called:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that is essential for forming collagen, healing wounds and bone fractures as well as preventing scurvy. Significant sources of Vitamin C include fruits, vegetables and tomatoes.

Question 15

A fat soluble vitamin essential for forming bones and regulating calcium and phosphorous absorption that requires exposure to sunlight to synthesize is called:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential for forming bones and regulating calcium absorption. Vitamin D is also responsible for regulating phosphorous absorption. To produce Vitamin D, humans need to be exposed to sunlight.

Question 16

A fat soluble vitamin essential as an antioxidant for unsaturated fatty acids is called:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential as an antioxidant for unsaturated fatty acids. Significant sources of Vitamin E include plant oils, green leafy vegetable and nuts.

Question 17

A fat soluble vitamin essential for normal blood clotting and is derived from bacterial synthesis in the intestinal tract is called:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential for normal blood clotting when a wound forms on the body. Unlike other vitamins, this vitamin is produced by bacteria in the intestine. Consuming green leafy vegetables, root vegetables and alfalfa aid in the production of this vitamin.

Question 18

A substance such as egg whites, bentonite, charcoal, gelatin or isinglass used for the filtering or clarification of beer or wine by inducing sediment to separate from the liquid is called:

Accepted Answer

A Fining Agent is a substance such as egg whites, bentonite, charcoal, gelatin or isinglass is used to clarify wine or beer by inducing the sediment to separate from the liquid alcohol.

Question 19

Another name for egg whites is:

Accepted Answer

Albumin is another name for egg white. Albumin consists mostly of protein.

Question 20

A condiment made from fruit, vinegar, sugar and spices and originates from the Hindi chatni is called in western cuisine:

Accepted Answer

A chutney is a condiment made from fruit, vinegar, sugar and spices that originates from the Hindi Chatni. Western versions often include nuts as an added ingredient.

Quiz 2: Culinary