Glossary
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whole grain. Term used to refer to cereal products
made from grain that contains all three parts of
the kernel—bran, germ, and endosperm. (13)
wholesale cut. Large cut of meat shipped to a retail
grocery store or meat market. (18)
wok. A versatile Chinese cooking utensil, which
looks like a metal bowl with sloping sides. (33)
work center. Section in a kitchen that has been
designed around a specifi c activity or activities. (7)
work simplifi cation. Act of performing tasks in the
simplest way possible in order to conserve time
and energy. (10)
work triangle. Imaginary triangle formed by the
focal points of the three major work centers
found in a kitchen. (7)
Y
yam. Dark orange tuber with moist fl esh often
confused with a sweet potato. (28)
yeast. Microscopic fungus that can cause
fermentation in preserved foods resulting in
spoilage. (25)
yield. The average amount or number of servings a
recipe makes. (12)
Z
zakuska. Russian appetizers. (33)