Food Processing and Kitchen Equipment

Flashcards covering various kitchen appliances and food processing machinery, including their functions and specific operating temperatures.

Oven

A thermally insulated chamber used for baking, heating or drying.

Frying Vat

Designed to heat large quantities of cooking oil for deep frying large quantities of food.

Meat Grinder

Used for mincing and/or mixing raw or cooked meat; it is also called a slicing machine.

Food Processor

Used to blend, chop, dice and slice, allowing for quick meal preparation.

Cabinet Dryer

Used to remove moisture in food by distributing heated air in a circular motion.

Pressure Cooker

A sealed pot with a valve that controls the steam pressure inside to cook food faster and make the meat tender.

Gas Stove

A kitchen equipment for cooking raw food that is powered by flammable gas.

Refrigerator

Used for storing foods to prolong their freshness. Food stored in the freezer stays fresh longer because microorganisms reproduce slowly.

Impulse Sealer

Used to seal products, packaging and other thermoplastic materials using heat by applying pressure to two layers of plastic.

Chiller

Used to lower the temperature of liquids within the range of $2$ to $7$ degrees Celsius.

Mixer

A machine used for mixing ingredients, often used in baking.

Chest Freezer

A unit that reduces the temperature of objects within the range of $-1$ to $-13$ degrees Celsius, intended only for food that is meant to be frozen.