Aesthetic Awareness of Food (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does aesthetic awareness in food involve?
What does aesthetic awareness in food involve?
Using all senses to make food appealing
What creates the first impression of any dish?
What creates the first impression of any dish?
Visual appeal
Which are key elements of visual appeal?
Which are key elements of visual appeal?
Colour contrast, arrangement, presentation
What does the sound of food indicate?
What does the sound of food indicate?
Freshness and quality
Which sound signals fresh steak being cooked properly?
Which sound signals fresh steak being cooked properly?
Sizzling on a hot grill
What powerful role does aroma play in food?
What powerful role does aroma play in food?
Stimulating appetite
Which factors affect food aroma?
Which factors affect food aroma?
Freshness, spices/herbs, cooking methods
How many basic taste components need balancing?
How many basic taste components need balancing?
Five
Which foods contain umami, the fifth taste?
Which foods contain umami, the fifth taste?
Mushrooms, aged cheeses, soy sauce
Which are common texture varieties in food?
Which are common texture varieties in food?
Crispy, creamy, crunchy, smooth
What creates texture interest in smooth soups?
What creates texture interest in smooth soups?
Adding crunchy croutons for contrast
What are the two main purposes of savoury garnishes?
What are the two main purposes of savoury garnishes?
Add visual appeal & complement flavour
Which sweet garnish adds colour and flavour to desserts?
Which sweet garnish adds colour and flavour to desserts?
Fruit coulis