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Contents
Chapter 16 Seasonings and Flavorings
Section 16.1 Enhancing Food
Section 16.2 Herbs and Spices
Section 16.3 Condiments
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• Seasonings and flavorings strengthen a food’s natural flavor.
• Knowing which seasonings and flavorings work well with certain food items is an important cooking skill.
Section 16.1 Enhancing Food
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• To strengthen food’s natural flavors, foodservice professionals use:
• seasonings
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seasoningAn ingredient that enhances food without changing the natural flavor.
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• To strengthen food’s natural flavors, foodservice professionals use:
• flavorings
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flavoringAn ingredient that actually changes the natural flavor of the foods to which it is added.
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• Salt is the most commonly used seasoning today.
• Common salts used by foodservice professionals include:
• table salt• rock salt• sea salt• kosher salt
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• Pepper is the most widely used spice in the world.
• Peppercorns can be black, white, green, and red; red is more closely related to bell peppers.
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spiceA flavoring that blends with the natural flavor of foods.
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• Hot peppers are called chiles and vary in their degree of hotness, color, and flavor.
• Always wear gloves when working with hot peppers to prevent burns.
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• Onions are a flavoring from a family that also includes:
• scallions• leeks• shallots• chives• garlic
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• Lemon is a flavoring from the zest of the fruit, added to dishes such as fish, meats, vegetables, and desserts.
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zestThe rind of a fruit.
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• Seasonings can be added at any time during cooking, but some forms of food adapt themselves to seasoning at certain times.
• Flavorings can be added during the cooking process at any time, but effects on prepared foods will depend on cooking time.
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What dishes have you made that required seasonings and flavorings?
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• A foodservice employee must be able to identify and use herbs and spices.
• Correctly used, herbs and spices can enhance a dish.
• Incorrectly used, herbs and spices can ruin a dish.
Section 16.2 Herbs and Spices
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• Foodservice professionals need to know what herbs and spices look like, what flavors they have, and how to correctly use them.
Herb Varieties
herbA plant that grows in temperate climates; used as flavoring that adds color and aroma to foods.
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• Examples of herbs include:• basil• bay leaf• chervil• chives• cilantro• dill
Herb Varieties
• garlic chives• lemongrass• marjoram• mint• oregano• parsley
• rosemary• sage• savory• tarragon• thyme
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• Herbs can have a delicate or bold flavor.
• Fresh herbs are not as strong, so twice the amount should be used if dried herbs are called for in a recipe.
Herb Varieties
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• Store fresh herbs wrapped loosely in damp paper towels on sheet pans in a refrigerator.
Herb Varieties
• Store dried herbs in containers that are opaque and airtight, in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 70°F (21°C)
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• Spices come from the bark, buds, fruits, roots, seeds, or stems of plants and trees.
Spice Varieties
• Spices can be used whole, ground, sliced, or in chunks.
• The form you use depends on the cooking time.
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• Examples of spices include:• allspice• anise seeds• cardamom• cinnamon• celery seeds• chili powder
Spice Varieties
• cayenne• cumin• chiles• dill seeds• fennel seeds• saffron
• pepper• nutmeg• mustard
seeds• paprika• ginger
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• Spices should be stored in airtight containers away from direct sunlight and in cool, dry place at temperatures of 50°F (10°C) to 70°F (21°C).
Spice Varieties
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• Condiments, nuts, and seeds can be served with food to enhance flavor.
• Condiments are added to prepared food, while nuts and seeds are used during cooking.
Section 16.3 Condiments, Nuts, and Seeds
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• Condiments are served with food to help enhance food flavors.
Condiment Varieties
condimentSomething served as an accompaniment.
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Condiment Varieties
Describe these different condiments.
Salsa A fresh or cooked mixture of rough chopped chiles, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro
Ketchup A tomato-based sauce that has a tangy, sweet-and-sour taste; some ketchups have a flavoring added, such as jalapeño
Steak Sauce A sauce that is tangier than ketchup; often used with grilled or broiled meats
Condiment Description
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Condiment Varieties
Describe these different condiments.
Prepared Mustard Contains a combination of ground white, black, and brown mustard seeds, vinegar, salt and spices; comes in many textures and flavors
Vinegar A sour, acidic liquid used in cooking, marinades, and salad dressings; varieties include white, red wine, balsamic, and cider vinegars
Flavored Oil An oil that has been enhanced with ingredients such as herbs, spices, and garlic
Condiment Description