Cooking Flashcards
1
Q
Why is food cooked
A
To make it safe to eat
To improve shelf life
To develop flavours
To improve texture
To give variety in diet
2
Q
What are the 3 heat transfers
A
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
3
Q
What is conduction
A
Transfer of heat energy through vibrations
When pan is placed on hob the heat energy causes particles to vibrate
Frying
4
Q
What is convection
A
Transfer of heat energy through gases or liquids
Boiling
5
Q
What is radiation
A
Transfer of heat energy through waves of radiation
Toasting
