Cambridge A Level Food Studies 9336 — 2008 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 1

1 The flavour of dishes can be due to the ingredients chosen and the method of cooking used. (a) Prepare at least four dishes to illustrate this statement. (b) Prepare a skilful dish which includes fresh or preserved fruit. In your written answer: (i) give examples of different types of ingredients which can add flavour; (ii) discuss the use of artificial flavourings in food; (iii) give practical reasons for your choice of dishes; (iv) state the nutritional value of the dish chosen in (b). 2 Convenience foods are available in many forms and can be used in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes. (a) Prepare at least four dishes to illustrate this statement. (b) Prepare a skilful dish which includes fresh or preserved fruit. In your written answer: (i) give examples of the different types of convenience foods available locally; (ii) discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using convenience foods in family meals; (iii) give practical reasons for your choice of dishes; (iv) state the nutritional value of the dish chosen in (b). 3 A wide variety of dishes can be made without the use of meat, fish or their products. (a) Prepare at least four dishes to illustrate this statement. (b) Prepare a skilful dish which includes fresh or preserved fruit. In your written answer: (i) list the nutrients in meat and suggest other ingredients which can provide them; (ii) discuss reasons for choosing a diet which does not include meat, fish or their products; (iii) give practical reasons for your choice of dishes; (iv) state the nutritional value of the dish chosen in (b).