FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
You can smother a kitchen fire by using:
A
baking soda
B
salt
C
tri-class extinguisher
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Instead, you can reach for two pantry staples to help douse a small grease fire safely: Baking soda is effective because it releases carbon dioxide when heated, which can smother the fire. Salt forms a barrier between the fire and the air. This prevents the fire from getting the oxygen it needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are three things you can do to smother a fire in a skillet? Smother the fire with a lid, with another pan, or with salt or baking soda.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four classes of fires: Class A: Ordinary solid combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth and some plastics. Class B: Flammable liquids such as alcohol, ether, oil, gasoline and grease, which are best extinguished by smothering.

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