1.11.2 - Blanch
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of blanching?
💡 Hint: Think about why we cook vegetables quickly.
List one benefit of blanching.
💡 Hint: Consider how food looks when it's cooked.
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What is the primary purpose of blanching?
💡 Hint: Think about how we want food to look and taste.
True or False: Blanching is done for extended periods.
💡 Hint: Consider the brief cooking method nature of blanching.
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If you were to blanch spinach for one minute, how could you prevent nutrient loss during the process?
💡 Hint: Consider the best practices about cooking with water.
Discuss how the blanching process can vary between different types of vegetables. What factors should you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about how cooking times differ based on vegetable characteristics.
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