Water Quality and Cooking 1

How many approved contaminants does the municipal water supply have according to the EPA?

• Over 90

• More than 200

• Less than 30

• Exactly 50

What is a critical component to cooking that influences taste and quality?

• High heat

• Organic ingredients

• Special utensils

• Filtered water

What effect does washing fruits and vegetables with unfiltered water have?

• It enhances their natural flavors

• It has no effect

• It is absorbed and affects overall flavoring

• It makes them cleaner

What consistency will cooked foods have with improved water quality?

• Creamier

• Soggier

• Crunchier

• Harder

How does poor water quality affect baking?

• It improves the fermentation process

• It negatively interacts with yeast performance

• It has no effect

• It makes the dough rise faster

What is the main benefit of using a water filtration system?

• It heats water instantly

• It improves the taste and quality of food

• It changes the color of the water

• It plays music while you cook

What is absorbed into food and affects its overall flavoring when washed with unfiltered water?

• Nutrients

• Minerals

• Contaminants

• Vitamins