Explore the effects of cooking methods on the texture, flavour, colour and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Investigate the effects of a variety of dry heat cooking methods (e.g., roasting, sautéing, caramelizing, grilling) on the texture, colour and flavour of fruits and vegetables.
(b) Investigate the effects of a variety of moist heat cooking methods (e.g., poaching, boiling, blanching, steaming) on texture, colour and flavour to ensure maximum nutrition of fruits and vegetables.
(c) Compare large and small batch cooking methods for fruits and vegetables, considering factors such as using various methods for a large quantity (e.g., blanching and then deep-frying) and the loss of quality.
(d) Select and prepare vegetables and fruits for menu items based on season and availability.
(e) Assess how cooking times and methods affect the nutritional values, texture, flavour and colour of fruits and vegetable.
(f) Prepare fermented foods (e.g., cucumbers, beets, asparagus, cabbage and carrots).
(g) Select and prepare wild fruits or vegetables (e.g., chokecherries, Saskatoon berries, edible flowers and chanterelle mushrooms) using traditional First Nations and Métis cooking methods.
(h) Practise food safety standards when handling, preparing, cooking, serving and storing fruits and vegetables.
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