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Custom Foods. - CS1(SS) Foster. Learning Objectives. Discuss what Custom Foods are Explain why Custom Foods are necessary Explore examples of Custom Foods Discuss how they are prepared. Custom Foods.
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Custom Foods - CS1(SS) Foster
Learning Objectives • Discuss what Custom Foods are • Explain why Custom Foods are necessary • Explore examples of Custom Foods • Discuss how they are prepared
Custom Foods • Custom Foods are partially or completely prepared, ready to cook/serve foods • They include things like: Instant Mashed Potatoes, Condense Soup, RTU Cheese Sauce, Marinara Sauce, Frozen Lasagna, etc. • Custom Foods are designed to drastically reduce preparation times and workload
Why Custom Foods? • Custom Foods drastically reduce time required in certain preparations • They also produce a consistent, quality product everytime • Can extend shelf life of items (frozen, dehydrated) • You cannot cross utilize them (generally) • They are almost always more expensive that the ingreidents would be seperately (paying for labor)
Preparation • Simplifies the preparation process for CS’s • Always follow instructions on the PACKAGE (trumps recipe card) • Nothing says you can’t take it further! Don’t be afraid to add an extra touch, enhancing quality of the product (i.e. browning an Italian cheese blend on frozen lasagna)
Examples • Dehydrated: Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Gravy Mixes, Soups • Frozen: Vegetables, Lasagna, Breaded Veal, Chicken Nuggets, Biscuits • Canned: Ravioli, Beef Stew, Condensed Soups, Sauces (Cheese, Marinara), Baking Mixes
Review • What is a Custom Foods? • Partially or fully prepared food • What benefits do they have? • Reduce prep time, consistent quality • How do you prepare them? • Follow instructions on the package
Review • Example of dehydrated? • Instant Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Soups • Example of canned? • Ravioli, Beef Stew, Sauces • Example of frozen? • Vegetables, Lasagna, Breaded Fried Chicken, Chicken Nuggets