Guidelines for Buying, Storing, Preparing and Cooking (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Benefits of buying in-season veg
Benefits of buying in-season veg
Better quality & lower price
Perishable food definition
Perishable food definition
Food that spoils quickly if not stored properly
Quality signs to avoid when buying veg
Quality signs to avoid when buying veg
Wilted, bruised, or mouldy
Why remove plastic wrapping from veg
Why remove plastic wrapping from veg
Prevents sweating & slows spoilage
Where to store most veg in fridge
Where to store most veg in fridge
Fruit & vegetable drawer
Which veg to store in sealed containers
Which veg to store in sealed containers
Peas, beans, & lettuce
Water temp to wash vegetables
Water temp to wash vegetables
Cold water
Why minimise peeling vegetables
Why minimise peeling vegetables
Avoid loss of nutrients in the skin
What is steeping vegetables
What is steeping vegetables
Soaking veg in hot water
Effects of steeping veg
Effects of steeping veg
Nutrient loss & soft texture
Al dente definition
Al dente definition
Cooked through but still firm to the bite
Why eat vegetables raw when possible
Why eat vegetables raw when possible
Preserves nutrients
Best cooking methods to retain nutrients
Best cooking methods to retain nutrients
Steaming or roasting (better than boiling)
Amount of liquid when cooking veg
Amount of liquid when cooking veg
Small amounts to retain vitamins
Benefits of cooking veg al dente
Benefits of cooking veg al dente
Retains texture, flavour, & nutrients