Ratatouille

What is the primary ingredient in the dish Ratatouille that is also a fruit, scientifically classified as a berry?

• Tomato

• Eggplant

• Zucchini

• Bell Pepper

Which of the following vegetables used in Ratatouille is botanically considered a fruit?

• Carrot

• Potato

• Eggplant

• Spinach

Ratatouille is a dish that involves cooking vegetables. Which scientific process is primarily responsible for the change in texture of the vegetables?

• Osmosis

• Photosynthesis

• Denaturation

• Gelatinization

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In the context of Ratatouille, which vitamin is most abundant in tomatoes, a key ingredient?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B12

Which of the following cooking methods used in making Ratatouille involves the Maillard reaction?

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Sautéing

• Freezing

What is the scientific term for the browning of vegetables when they are cooked, as seen in Ratatouille?

• Caramelization

• Fermentation

• Oxidation

• Reduction

Which of the following is a chemical change that occurs when making Ratatouille?

• Chopping vegetables

• Mixing ingredients

• Cooking vegetables

• Plating the dish

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In Ratatouille, which mineral found in zucchini is essential for bone health?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Magnesium

What is the role of water in the cooking process of Ratatouille?

• Acts as a solvent

• Provides flavor

• Increases acidity

• Decreases temperature

Which of the following is a physical change that occurs during the preparation of Ratatouille?

• Sautéing vegetables

• Chopping vegetables

• Digesting vegetables

• Fermenting vegetables