NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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You get a cleaner cut
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Not as much pressure is needed
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Less likely to slip
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All are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -A dull blade is actually more dangerous to use than one that is sharp. Here’s why: A dull blade requires more pressure to cut, increasing the chance that the knife will slip with great force behind it. A sharp knife “bites” the surface more readily.
Detailed explanation-2: -A sharp knife will not only ensure that food prep is easier, but it will also be safer. Where a dull knife can slip, lack traction and make it easier for you to hurt yourself, a sharp knife will reliably sink straight into what you are slicing.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is easier to cut with a sharp knife than with a blunt one because, for the same applied force, the pressure exerted (force/area) is more in the case of a sharp knife than in the case of a blunt one as the sharp knife has lesser area.
Detailed explanation-4: -When knives begin to dull it is usually a result of the sharp cutting edge rolling over, not actually being dull. A steel’s primary function is to straighten the rolled edge, allowing the rolled part to cut cleanly again. Using a steel is very simple and fast.