Practice Blanch - 1.11.2 | Chapter 1: Food Preparation | ICSE Class 12 Home Science
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1.11.2 - Blanch

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of blanching?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why we cook vegetables quickly.

Question 2

Easy

List one benefit of blanching.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how food looks when it's cooked.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of blanching?

  • To cook food thoroughly
  • To preserve texture and color
  • To enhance flavor

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we want food to look and taste.

Question 2

True or False: Blanching is done for extended periods.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the brief cooking method nature of blanching.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If you were to blanch spinach for one minute, how could you prevent nutrient loss during the process?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the best practices about cooking with water.

Question 2

Discuss how the blanching process can vary between different types of vegetables. What factors should you consider?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how cooking times differ based on vegetable characteristics.

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