8 abreviations and symbols.pptx

ABREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS USE IN FOOD PROCESSING

1. GOOD MORNING

2. LESSON OBJECTIVE: To be familiarize with the different measuring tools or utensils used in food processing; To be familiarize with the different abreviations and symbols commonly used in food processing; To be familiarize with the different measurements and their common equivalents commonly used in food processing;and To be familiarize with the different measuring techniques commonly used in food processing.

3. MEASURING TOOLS/UTENSILS COMMONLY USED IN FOOD PROCESSING?

4. ABREVIATIONS SYMBOL C Cup t, tsp Teaspoon T, tbsp Tablespoon APF All purpose flour Oz. Ounce Lb. Pound L. Liter Cc. Cubic centimeter Kg. Kilogram

5. ABREVIATIONS SYMBOL Deg C Degrees Centigrade Deg F Degrees Farenheit g Gram qt quart gal gallon Hr. hour Min. Minute Sec. second pt Pint

6. MEASUREMENTS AND THEIR EQUIVALENTS In food preparation, it is important to measure ingredients accurately and correctly to achieve right taste and appearance of the products. MEASUREMENT EQUIVALENT 1 T/ tbsp 3 t/ tsp 2 T/ tbsp 1/8 cup 4 T/ tbsp ¼ cup 16 T/ tbsp 1 cup 4 cups 1 quart 16 ounces 1 Lb.

7. COMMON UNITS OF WEIGHT MEASUREMENT EQUIVALENT 1 Lb. 453.59 grams 1 Oz. 28.59 grams 1 kg 1000 grams 14 Oz. condensed milk 1 ¼ cup 14 Oz. evaporated milk 1 2/3 cup 4 cups 1 quart 16 ounces 1 Lb. 1 Lb sugar 2 ¼ cups

8. MEASURING TECHNIQUES LIQUIDS: Use a graduated measuring cup and place it on level surface. DRY INGREDIENTS/POWDERED MATERIALS: Gently scoop the ingredients into the cup, overflowing then level off with spatula or straight edged-knife. Powdered materials should be stired /sift first to break any lump. SUGAR: Brown sugar should be packed firmly into the cup with a straight edged material until it is level with the rim.

9. MEASURING TECHNIQUES BUTTER/MARGARINE: When using a stick or butter, cut the desired amount. Use equivalents ½ Lb:1 cup, ¼ Lb:1/2 cup. SHREDDED CHEESE: Lightly place the shreds in a dry measuring cup until even with its rim. Do not packed the cheese into the cup. SPICES: To measure less than ¼ tsp , use your finger or devide ¼ tsp in half. This is usually referred to as dash or pinch.