Exam 4: Basic Principles of Cooking and Food Science

Which of the following combinations is correct?

The EP weight of an item is the weight of that item when it __________.

Math (U.S.) -Three oz. of whole eggs equals roughly how many fl oz. of whole eggs?

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -You have 660 g AP apples. What is your EP weight if the yield after trimming is 75 percent?

Weight is used most often for measuring __________, whereas volume is used most often for measuring _________.

Math (U.S.) -A recipe calls for 9 ounces of sour cream. If the EP unit cost of the sour cream is $2.95 per pound, what is the ingredient cost? Remember to round your answer to the nearest cent.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -To the nearest cent, calculate the total cost of the recipe.

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Convert 4° F to Celsius. Remember to round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Math (U.S.) -If there are 1000 grams in 1 kilogram, how many grams are there in 2.4 kilograms?

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -An 8 kg prime rib has a 55% yield. How many guests can be served prime rib if the portion size is 210 grams?

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Calculate the amount of eggs needed for the new yield of 2000 g Blueberry Muffin batter using the calculated RCF (recipe conversion factor) of 1.2. The weight of eggs in the original recipe is 300 g.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -If the yield percentage of bell peppers is 82%, how many kg will have to be purchased to yield 5 kg of diced bell pepper? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -If the total weight of the soft roll dough is 1165 grams, how many 60 g rolls does this formula yield? Round your answer down to the nearest lower whole number.

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -⁷/₁₆ *⁹/₁₂ =______________. (Do not reduce the fraction)

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -How much risotto will have to be prepared to serve 45 guests each a 270 grams portion?

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -¹/₂ ÷ ²/₃ =________________

Math (U.S.) -If the percentage yield of bell peppers is 82%, how many pounds of diced bell pepper will come from a 15 pounds case?

Standardized recipes list the most important ingredients first.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -If the price of whole chickens is $2.40 per kg, what is the cost of chicken breasts?

Math (U.S.) -The prime rib has an AP weight of 18 pounds. When cooked in a combi oven, it may have a percent yield of 70. If the as-purchased cost is $6.50 per pound, what is the cooked yield test cost? Remember to round your answer to the nearest penny.