TLE 9

• Granulated sugar


  Used in most recipes
• Caster sugar


  Best for meringues and some cakes because it dissolves more easily
• Confectioner's/Icing sugar


  Used mostly for dusting the tops of desserts
• Brown sugar


  Commonly used in hot sauce as it produces a lovely rich caramel flavor
• Gelatin


  Many desserts are prepared using commercial leaf or powdered gelatin, which may be plain or flavored and colored for effect
• Egg yolks


  Take eggs out of the refrigerator prior to use so they are at room temperature, this way they will whisk up better and incorporate more air
• Egg whites


  Should be fresh and grade A quality
• Cream


  The characteristics of cream will differ according to whether it is pure cream, double cream, reduced cream or cream that has a stabilizer or gelatin added to it to make the texture seem thicker and improve the whipping qualities
• Batter


  • Often rested at room temperature after it is made to reduce its elasticity so that it flows more freely over the pan
  • Can be flavored with vanilla and other spices
• Nuts


  • May be purchased natural or blanched
  • Freshness is always important, keep nuts well wrapped and store in refrigerator to prevent the oils in the nuts becoming rancid
  • If you require toasted nuts, toast them yourself to ensure the nuts are fresh in the first place
• Chocolate


  • Available in various types, namely bitter, sweet, semi-sweet, white, dark and milk chocolate
  • Milk and white chocolate are more difficult to work with than dark chocolate because of their milk content
• Sweet Sauces


  A flavored liquid blend of ingredients that adds flavor and enhances the appearance of the food
• Fudge


  A soft confection made of butter, sugar, chocolate
• Handling Chemicals


  Procedures on how to handle chemicals in the workplace like kitchen
• Lifting and Moving Objects


  Procedures on how to lift and move objects safely without strain
• Slips, Trips and Falls


  Safety procedures to prevent slips, trips and falls in the workplace
• Housekeeping


  Procedures on how to do housekeeping activities while keeping safety, health and well-being of workers in mind
• Electrical Equipment


  Safety procedures for installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Custard Sauces


  Vanilla custard sauce, Chocolate or other flavor may be added to create varieties
• Fruit Purees


  Purees of fresh or cooked fruits, sweetened with sugar. Other flavorings and spices are sometimes added
• Syrups


  Includes such products as chocolate sauce and caramel sauce
• Dessert


  Usually sweet course or dish such as pastry or ice cream, usually served at the end of a meal
• Types of dessert

  • Hot dessert
  • Cold dessert
• Hot dessert


  • Baked products
• Cold dessert


  • Served cold
• Serotonin


  Chemical produced naturally that helps regulate sleep, wakefulness, and other biological functions
• Measured cup and spoon


  Used for measuring dry and liquid ingredients
• Mixing bowl


  Used for mixing ingredients, comes in various sizes and materials
• Can/bottle opener


  Used to open cans and bottles with a smooth operation and comfortable grip
• Cutting board


  Wooden or plastic board where fruits and vegetables can be cut
• Double boiler


  Used when temperatures must be kept below boiling, such as for egg sauces, puddings, and to keep foods warm without overcooking
• Funnel


  Used to fill jars, made of various sizes of stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic
• Grater


  Used to shred, slice, and separate foods such as carrots, cabbage, and cheese
• Kitchen knives


  Different knives used for various tasks in preparing desserts, such as peeling, slicing fruits and vegetables, and cutting salad greens
• Spatula


  Used to level ingredients when measuring and to spread frostings
• Zester


  Used to section citrus foods, with a two-sided serrated edge
• Paring knife


  Used to core, peel, and section fruits and vegetables, with a short, concave blade without a hollow ground
• Kitchen shears


  Practical for opening food packages, cutting tape or string, removing labels or tags
• Scraper


  Rubber or silicone tool used to blend or scrape food from a bowl
• Spoons


  Solid, slotted, or perforated, made of stainless steel or plastic, used for various purposes in food preparation