INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Class B
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Class D
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Class K
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Class C
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Detailed explanation-1: -Currently, the only effective extinguisher rated as Class K is the Wet Chemical fire extinguisher.
Detailed explanation-2: -Class F wet chemical fire extinguishers are designed for kitchen fires that occur in both domestic and commercial kitchens. They are very effective in putting out both grease fires and oil fires through the process of saponification.
Detailed explanation-3: -Every commercial kitchen should have a Class K extinguisher to supplement the suppression system. The use of a multi-purpose ABC extinguisher may prove ineffective to extinguish a kitchen fire and can also result in damage to cooking equipment.
Detailed explanation-4: -A class K fire extinguisher is used to control fires involving cooking media such as oils, fats, and grease commonly found in cooking places such as commercial restaurants. These fire extinguishers work through saponification to extinguish flames completely.