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WJEC GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition food commodities (Area 1) overview quiz quiz

16questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. What is the main nutrient provided by bread, rice, pasta and potatoes?

  2. Which process thickens a cornflour sauce as it is heated in liquid?

  3. Why is strong flour used to make bread?

  4. How many portions of fruit and vegetables a day are recommended?

  5. A cut apple turns brown because of:

  6. Which method keeps the most vitamin C when cooking vegetables?

  7. Which nutrient makes milk, cheese and yoghurt especially important for growing children?

  8. Pasteurised milk has been:

  9. Why must raw chicken be cooked to a core temperature of at least 75 degrees Celsius?

  10. Which is a function of eggs used to make a meringue?

  11. Why is meat, fish and eggs stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge?

  12. Most plant proteins, such as beans and lentils, are described as:

  13. Which meal best shows protein complementation for a vegan?

  14. What working characteristic of fat gives shortcrust pastry its crumbly texture?

  15. What happens when sugar is heated to about 160 degrees Celsius and above?

  16. Why should fats and oils be stored cool and covered, away from air and light?