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Subelement Y5

CULINARY APPLICATIONS

Section Y5C

Sweet applications and desserts

What characteristic of purple yam (ube) makes it popular for desserts?

  • Sour flavor
  • Crunchy texture
  • Correct Answer
    Vibrant color and subtle sweetness
  • Extremely high sugar content
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Which Filipino dessert combines purple yam with coconut milk in a sweet pudding?

  • Correct Answer
    Ube halaya
  • Lumpia
  • Pancit
  • Adobo
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How are yams typically prepared for use in sweet pies?

  • Served raw and sliced
  • Fried with sugar coating
  • Frozen and then thawed
  • Correct Answer
    Boiled and mashed or puréed
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What is "koogoo" in Okinawan cuisine?

  • Savory yam soup
  • Correct Answer
    Sweet dessert made from purple yam
  • Fermented yam beverage
  • Raw yam salad
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What dessert application utilizes yam flour as a key ingredient?

  • Cheese spread
  • Savory gravy
  • Correct Answer
    Mochi and sweet dumplings
  • Pickled condiment
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How is yam incorporated into ice cream production?

  • Correct Answer
    Cooked, puréed, and used as flavoring base
  • Added raw in chunks
  • Used only as a natural coloring that adds no flavor
  • Fermented first, then added as chunks
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What preparation technique is used to create candied yams?

  • Freeze-drying with honey
  • Vacuum sealing with maple syrup
  • Microwaving with corn syrup
  • Correct Answer
    Baking with sugar, butter, and spices
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Which sweet yam preparation is traditional in Thailand?

  • Yam-stuffed donuts
  • Correct Answer
    Boiled in syrup with coconut milk
  • Yam-flavored chewing gum
  • Raw yam with honey dipping sauce
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What makes certain yam varieties better suited for dessert applications?

  • Lower water content
  • Higher protein content
  • Correct Answer
    Natural sweetness and appropriate starch structure
  • Complete lack of starch
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How are yams incorporated into baked goods like cakes and brownies?

  • Correct Answer
    Cooked, puréed, and added to batter
  • Used raw and grated
  • Added as whole chunks
  • Used only as decoration on top
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