core food revision flashcards

Question	Answer
What are the 3 types of heat transfer?	Conduction Convection Radiation
How is heat transferred to food by conduction?	Heat is transferred by direct contact with a hot surface
Give some examples of how food is cooked using conduction?	Dry-frying griddling searing sautéing
How is heat transferred to food by convection?	Heat is transferred when heated particles move into a cooler area.
Give some examples of how food is cooked using convection?	Baking roasting deep frying boiling simmering poaching
How is heat transferred to food by infrared radiation?	Heat is transferred using electromagnetic waves of heat or light.
Give some examples of how food is cooked using infrared radiation?	Toasting grilling barbequing
How is heat transferred to food by microwave radiation?	The microwave oven converts electrical energy to microwaves which penetrate the food.
Give some examples of how food is cooked using microwave radiation?	Defrosting frozen food, heating up leftovers, ready meals.

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	Created by Thomas Holloway over 3 years ago