Question 1

The original investment in a restaurant plus any retained earnings is known as:

Accepted Answer

Equity is the term used to describe the original investment in the restaurant plus and retained earnings. The same term applies to the equation of Assets minus Liabilities.

Question 2

Italian for small wheel and used to describe pasta shaped like a wheel with spokes is named:

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Rotelle is Italian for small wheel and used to describe pasta shaped like a wheel with spokes.

Question 3

The forest in France whose oak trees are used to make barrels for aging wine is known as the:

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The Limousin is the forest in France whose oak trees are used to make barrels for the aging of wine.

Question 4

A duck breast, usually taken from the fattened ducks that produce fois gras is called:

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A Magret is a duck breast that is taken from the fattened ducks that product fois gras. For this reason, these duck breasts contain a lot of fat.

Question 5

A British dessert made of liquor soaked ladyfingers or sponge cake layered with candied fruit, jam and custard is called a:

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A Diplomatic Pudding is a British dessert made of liquor soaked ladyfingers or sponge cake layered with candied fruit, jam and custard.

Question 6

What should you look for when buying fresh mussels?

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When buying mussels, you should always make sure all the shells are closed and do not open when tapped. This assures that the mussels are still alive. Eating dead mussels will certainly lead to food borne illness.

Question 7

The unfermented juice of unripened grapes that has a very high acid content and is sometimes used as a substitute for vinegar is called:

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Verjus is an unfermented juice of unripened grapes that has a very high acid content. Due to the very high acid content, this liquid is often used as a substitute for vinegar.

Question 8

A tomato is a:

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A tomato is a type of fruit.

Question 9

A small sugary candy made with dried fruits and fondant is called a:

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A Sugarplum is a small sugar candy that is made with dried fruits and fondant. This candy is particularly popular around the holiday season.

Question 10

An Italian dish consisting of spaghetti and a julienne of chicken with sherry and parmesan cheese that is topped with bread crumbs and baked is known as:

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Chicken Tetrazzini is an Italian dish consisting of spaghetti and a julienne of chicken with sherry and parmesan cheese that is topped with bread crumbs and baked. Sometimes the dish is topped with parmesan cheese as well as bread crumbs. Originally, this dish called for swan as the form of poultry.

Question 11

The head, feet, brain , kidneys, liver, tongue, heart, marrow and sweetbreads of food animals are called:

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Offal is the term used to describe the organs of food animals that are not attractive to most people. These organs include the head, feet, brain, kidneys, liver, tongue, heat, marrow and sweetbreads.

Question 12

The lowest quality Chinese black tea which is made with the last of the tea leaves that are harvested is called:

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Bohea is the lowest quality Chinese black tea which is made with the last of the tea leaves that are harvested.

Question 13

Agave syrup is how many times sweeter than sugar?

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Agave syrup is 1.4 times sweeter than sugar. This means that for every one gram of agave syrup you would need 1.4 grams of sugar to accomplish the same amount of sweetness. For this reason, agave syrup saves calories in sweet pastries and other dishes.

Question 14

Which of the following oils has the highest smoking point?

Accepted Answer

The listed oil with the highest smoking point is Safflower oil. Safflower oil has a smoking point of 510°F while grape seed oil has a smoking point of 420°F, sesame oil 410°F and Hemp seed oil 330°F.

Question 15

The boiling point of water changes with altitude in regards to height above sea level. What is the boiling point of water at an altitude of 2,000 feet?

Accepted Answer

The boiling point of water at an altitude of 2,000 feet above sea level is 208°F. At 5,000 feet, the boiling point of water is 203°.

Question 16

The transfer of heat caused by the natural movement of molecules in a fluid such as air, water or fat from a warmer area to a cooler area is called:

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The term convection refers to the transfer of heat by the natural movement of molecules from a warm area to a cooler area. This process can occur in the air, water, oil, steam, and so on.

Question 17

An Italian dish consisting of a custard or soufflé made from meats or poultry, cheese of vegetables is commonly called a:

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A sformato is an Italian dish consisting of a custard or soufflé made from meats, poultry, cheese or vegetables.

Question 18

Which of the following ingredients is not considered a major eight allergen?

Accepted Answer

Sesame is not considered a major eight allergen. While there is a very small population who can have an allergic reaction to sesame, the number of people with this illness is not large enough to be considered a major eight allergen.

Question 19

A marketing term used by some California winemakers for their red wines made from blends of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties is often referred to as:

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Meritage is a marketing term used by some California winemakers for red wines blended with traditional Bordeaux grape varieties. Some of these varieties include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot.

Question 20

How many grams are in one cup of water?

Accepted Answer

There are 224 grams of water in one cup of water. The calculation is as follows: 1 ounce = 28 grams , 1 cup = 8 ounces, Density of water =1. Calculation is: 28 x 8 = 224.

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