Preparation and Cooking Appliances (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What do food preparation appliances help with in the cooking process?
What do food preparation appliances help with in the cooking process?
Initial stages before cooking begins
Which tasks can blenders and food processors perform?
Which tasks can blenders and food processors perform?
Purée ingredients, blend & chop veg
What are the two main varieties of mixers?
What are the two main varieties of mixers?
Stand mixers and hand mixers
What do juicers separate when extracting liquid from fruits and vegetables?
What do juicers separate when extracting liquid from fruits and vegetables?
Juice from pulp
What do convection ovens do to achieve even cooking?
What do convection ovens do to achieve even cooking?
Circulate hot air
How do induction hobs heat cookware?
How do induction hobs heat cookware?
Using magnetic fields directly
Why do pressure cookers cook food much faster than traditional methods?
Why do pressure cookers cook food much faster than traditional methods?
They create high-pressure environments
Why should electrical appliances be kept away from water sources?
Why should electrical appliances be kept away from water sources?
To prevent dangerous electric shocks
What type of cookware must be used with induction hobs?
What type of cookware must be used with induction hobs?
Ferrous metals like cast iron
What is the rule about leaving cooking appliances whilst they're in operation?
What is the rule about leaving cooking appliances whilst they're in operation?
Never leave them unattended
What do safety locks on food preparation appliances prevent?
What do safety locks on food preparation appliances prevent?
Operating when not properly assembled
What do flame failure devices on gas stoves automatically do?
What do flame failure devices on gas stoves automatically do?
Cut off gas supply if flame goes out
How often should food preparation appliances be cleaned?
How often should food preparation appliances be cleaned?
Thoroughly after every use