Which scientific principle is most important in food dehydration?
Emulsification
Lowering water activity (aw)
Increasing water content
Rapid freezing
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Which dehydration method uses sublimation to remove moisture?
Oven drying
Vacuum drying
Freeze drying
Sun drying
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Which of the following foods has low water activity but high moisture content?
Honey
Watermelon
Yogurt
Soda
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Which drying method is best for preserving colour and nutrients in heat-sensitive food?
Sun drying
Freeze drying
Oven drying
Electric drying
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Why is water activity more important than total moisture content?
It shows total weight
It measures sweetness
It indicates usable water for microbes
It predicts temperature sensitivity
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What is one major benefit of dehydrated food in modern cuisine?
Increased oil content
Lightweight and easy storage
Bright metallic colors
Increased cooking time
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What drying method involves reduced pressure and lower temperature?
Vacuum drying
Sun drying
Freeze drying
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What is a key visual purpose of using dehydrated ingredients in plating?
To make the dish oily
To increase weight
To hide imperfections
To add height, color, and texture
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What is one visual effect of dehydrated beetroot crisps on a plated dish?
Adds glossiness
Adds red-purple color and crunch
Removes aroma
Increases cooking time
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What happens in the moisture migration stage of dehydration?
Water freezes
Moisture moves to the food’s surface
Water changes into fat
Nutrients evaporate
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What is one key characteristic of vacuum drying?
High-temperature burning
Fast freezing
Moisture removal under reduced air pressure
Exposure to direct sunlight
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What happens if dehydration only dries the surface of the food?
Longer shelf life
Case hardening
Aroma enhancement
Faster cooking
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Which microbe can survive in drier conditions with aw above 0.65?
Bacteria
Molds
Yeast
Algae
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What texture does hot-air drying usually create?
Slimy
Soft and chewy
Brittle
Liquid
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What is the purpose of blanching before dehydration?
Increase fat content
Enhance sweetness
Improve spiciness
Preserve colour and deactivate enzymes
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A chef wants to create a dehydrated garnish that is crisp, intensely flavored, and visually vibrant. Which drying method should they avoid using for delicate herbs like basil?
Freeze drying
Vacuum drying
Hot-air oven drying
Solar drying
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A student notices their dehydrated apple slices are leathery on the outside but moist and sour on the inside. What is the most likely cause?
Slicing the apples too thin
Using high drying temperature
Not enough airflow
Storing them in an open container
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If a chef uses dehydrated beetroot chips to garnish a dish with a lemon foam, what dual purpose do the chips serve?
Add sweetness and temperature control
Add umami and aroma
Add texture and color contrast
Add bitterness and thicken the foam
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A chef wants to make a fruit leather that is chewy but still bright in color. What should they do before drying the fruit purée?