food tech year 10 term 3

conduction

Heat is transferred through direct contact between objects.

a steak cooking on a hot grill

convection

Heat is transferred by the movement of heated liquids or gases.

boiling water

radiation

Heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves, such as infrared or microwave radiation. 

microwave cooking

baking

method of heat

food example

define

- method of heat

convection (dry heat in oven)

- food example

bread 

- define

cooking food surrounding it with hot, dry air

roasting

method of heat

food example

define

 method of heat

convection (dry heat in oven)

- food example

roasted chicken 

- define

cooking food evenly in an oven, at high temperatures to create a browned exterior 

frying

method of heat

food example

define

- method of heat

conduction (cooking food in hot oil)

- food example

fried potatoes

- define

cooking food by submerging it in hot oil resulting in a crispy texture

grilling

method of heat

food example

define

- method of heat

radiation 

- food example

grilled vegetables 

- define

cooking food on grill over an open flame 

boiling

method of heat

food example

define

 method of heat

convection 

- food example

boiled pasta 

- define

cooking food by immersing it in water at its boiling point or 100 degrees 

simmering

method of heat

food example

define

- method of heat

convection 

- food example

soup/sauces 

- define

cooking food at a temperature just below boiling allowing for gentle cooking 

poaching

method of heat

food example

define

- method of heat

convection (cooking food in simmering liquid)

- food example

eggs

- define

Poaching involves cooking food by submerging in it in a liquid that is maintained just below boiling point

steaming

method of heat

food example

define

- method of heat

convection (cooking food with steam)

- food example

steamed bao buns  

- define

cooking food by placing it above boiling water, allowing the steam to cook it 

stewing/Brasing

method of heat

food example

define

- method of heat

convection (cooking food slowly in liquid )

- food example

braised lamb shanks 

- define

cooking food in a small amount of liquid for a long time, allowing flavours to meld 

Blanching

method of heat

food example

define

- method of heat

convection (briefly cooking food in boiling water)

- food example

leafy greens 

- define

quickly boiling food and then plunging it into ice water to stop the cooking process

Sensory properties of food 

appearance, taste, aroma (smell), texture, and sound

Physical properties of food 

color, texture, density, size, shape, and thermal properties