Culinary Knowledge Bowl Questions With Complete Solutions

What is the proces by which yeast converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide? correct answer: Fermentation What is a roasted buckwheat groat called? correct answer: Kasha What info is on a shell stock ID tag? correct answer: Where the shellfish was harvested This position is the apprentice cook correct answer: Commis Which oil, also known as rapeseed oil, is higher in monounsaturated fat and has a high smoke point? correct answer: Canola Term used for lightly dusting food with flour prior to frying? correct answer: Dredging The chef responsible for the fish station correct answer: Poissonier What mineral promotes keeping bones healthy? correct answer: Calcium OR magnesium OR phosphorus List the three major components in a kernel of wheat. correct answer: Bran, Endosperm, and Germ This herb is considered one of the great culinary herbs. It is available in a variety of flavors like cinnamon, garlic, lemon, and even chocolate the most common variety is called sweet. correct answer: Basil What type of butter does Escoffier recommend for the making of roux: mainly because it lacks casein? correct answer: Clarified This herb also known as Chinese parsley. It is widely used in Asian, Mexican and South American cuisines. correct answer: Cilantro What is caused by transferring microorganisms from one surface to food to another? correct answer: Cross‐contamination This type of omelet is traditionally finished in the oven or salamander correct answer: Frittata What spice also known as Jamaican pepper is the dried berry of a tree? correct answer: Allspice This spice is made from ground leaves of the sassafras plant? correct answer: Filé Powder This spice is made from the dried ground berries of an ash tree correct answer: Szechwan pepper Which cut has the dimensions 1/8 x 1/8 x 2 correct answer: Julienne