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This detailed overview explores essential knowledge for culinary professionals, covering major components of beef and chicken, their grades, and best cooking methods. Learn about beef aging, the significance of connective tissues, and how to assess poultry quality. Discover tips for cooking various meats, the significance of moisture levels, and proper fish handling practices. Additionally, explore the intricacies of cream soups, pasta preparation, and stock making. This guide serves as a valuable resource for improving kitchen skills and culinary expertise.
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What are the 4 major components in beef and what % do they make up
When receiving chicken, what are the three main things we look for (quality)
What are the grades of chicken and how do we know what grade it is?
Name the 5 classes of chicken, their weights, and best cooking method.
Describe why chickens have white and dark meat, which one cooks faster and why.
What are the coagulation temperatures of egg yolks, whites, and whole eggs
What are 6 characteristics of “top of the catch” fresh fish?
Name the 5 components of food and tell what happens to them when we add heat.
What are the three types of hams and what are the % of H2O in them.
Why do some avoid oysters in months that do not have an “r”?
What are the ingredients in a consommé and what is the most important characteristic of each?
What are the two main types of potatoes and what is the difference?
Walk me through the procedure for cooking dry pasta in bulk to be served in small portions.
What are the 4 pigments in vegetable and what effect do acids and alkalis have on them?
What makes some peppers hot, who put peppers on a “heat scale” and how did he do it?
What are the 4 main ingredients in stock and what is the most important characteristic of each?
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