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Multicultural food

Overview

Understanding the source and functions of the main nutrients whilst preparing and using a range of kitchen equipment and ingredients safely.

Example Key Words

Macronutrients

Nutrients needed by the body in large amounts including fat, protein and carbohydrates.

Micronutrients

Nutrients needed by the body in small amounts including vitamin and minerals.

Cuisine

Style characteristics of a particular country or region e.g. cooking methods, ingredients, presentation.

Sensory Preception

The way we recognise flavour in food but combining taste, smell, feel and sight.

Food Miles

The distance the food has travelled from field or production to the customer’s plate.

Shortening

Using fat to produce a crumbly texture to baked products.

External Links

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC):

  • 12: Respect for children's views
  • 13: Sharing thoughts freely
  • 17: Access to information
  • 24: Health, water, food, environment
  • 27: Food, clothing, a safe home
  • 28: Access to education

Fundamental British Values (FBV):

  • Rule of law
  • Mutual respect
  • Tolerance of different cultures and religions