Key Terms Flashcards
(26 cards)
Absorbtion
When digested nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream
Aeration
Adding air to a mixture by beating or whisking vigourously
Allergen
Substance that causes an allergic reaction
Allergy
Food allergy is when a persons body reacts in a negative way to food they’ve eaten
Ambient temp
Normal room temperature
Amino acid
The basic component of proteins
Anaerobic
The process that doesn’t need oxygen
Angina
When the blood supply to the heart is restricted
Antibacterial spray
Spray designed to destroy most bacteria on work surfaces
Appetising
Appealing to all the senses
Apprenticeship
A combination of on the job, training and classroom learning
Bacteria
Single celled microorganisms, some types of bacteria can cause food poisoning
Baking blind
Precooking pastry before filling is added
Baking
Cooking food in hot oven without adding extra fat during the cooking process
Barraks
Where people in Armed Forces live
Basal metabolic rate
How many calories you need to stay alive for 24 hours when warm and resting
Basting
Spooning over stock of fat during cooking to stop food from drying out and to help it brown
Baton
Vegetable cut also called jardinere where vegeables are cut into baton dhapes
Beating
Combining ingredients together thoroughly
Beverage
A drink other than water
Blanching
When food is cooked very quickly in boiling water, then called to stop the cooking process
What board for raw chicken
Yellow
Red chopping board
Raw meat
Blue chopping board
Raw fish
