Food Class Final

What is one way England aimed for food self-sufficiency during WWII?

By transforming green spaces, such as parks, into gardens to grow produce.

Which of the following was a promoted by the government to provide a nutritious diet full of vitamins and minerals during WWII?

The national loaf.

Which of the following factors impacted the history of British food consumption between the 16th and 17th centuries?

Investment in increasing trade

British food systems in the 15th century were heavily influenced by which of the following?

Feudal land ownership and peasants

What cheese was loved by the roman's and they supposedly built a wall in the city it originated in to protect the supply?

Cheshire

What is the difference between

Cheddar cheese and West Country Farmhouse Cheddar?

Cheddar isn't protected and West

Country Farmhouse Cheddar is PDO

How much of British shellfish is exported?

85%

Which of the following is NOT a common method of cooking British meats?

A. Stewed over fire with veg

B. roasted

C. baked in a pie

D. deep frying

D. deep frying

What is one reason for the emergence of the full English breakfast?

To show off wealth during fox hunts

What purpose does the Sunday Roast serve in British culture?

It brings families together for lunch after church services

Why is West Country Farmhouse Cheddar distinguished from regular Cheddar in terms of legal protection and regional identity?

It holds PDO status and is made exclusively in specific western regions of England.

Which cheese has origins tracing back to French monks who settled in the UK?

Wensleydale

Why did the 1357 law require inns to display a sign with a picture of the name?

A lot of people couldn't read

In the feudal system, access to food sources was limited by what?

Land ownership

What country did Great Britain trade with who introduced them to tea?

China

What does tea contain in it?

Caffeine and polyphenols

(Possible Cynthia question) Where do they import beef from?

Argentina (they refrigerated it over the ocean)

(Possible Cynthia question) What is the most important sector of Scottish agriculture?

Beef

(Possible Cynthia question) What is the meaning of culture?

THE CUSTOMS, ARTS, SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS,AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF A PARTICULAR NATION,PEOPLE, OR OTHER SOCIAL GROUP

What is the top favorite British biscuit?

Chocolate digestives

During World War II, when sugar was rationed what were essential workers often given with their tea?

biscuits

How did Marks & Spencer's influence the development of the british sandwich industry?

they were the first pre-packaged sandwich in 1980 and set the standard for high quality foods

What role does Marks & Spencer's play in maintaining quality standards in the UK sandwich market?

They're known for their high food quality, hygiene, and sourcing standards. They work closely with trusted suppliers and co-develop recipes and production processes