Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition 0648 — 2024 May/June Paper 2 · Variant 0

0648/20/M/J/24 · 1 question · 100 marks · ≈113 min

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Q1 · Complete your preparation sheets as follows

1 Complete your preparation sheets as follows. The amounts you cook should be sufficient for two or three people. You may use recipe books. (i) Write the names of the dishes you decide to make on the Choices and Recipes preparation sheet. Show clearly which dishes you have chosen to make for each part of the test. Do not copy out the test. Give the quantities of all the ingredients required next to each of the dishes you have chosen. A full recipe is not necessary. You are advised to choose dishes which are nutritionally balanced and need skill to make. (ii) Complete the Time Plan to show: • a clear sequence of work, including adequate timings • the methods for each dish • the oven temperature and cooking time for each dish • the time you have allowed for cleaning and dish-washing • the time you have allowed for serving. (iii) Complete the Shopping List to show the total quantities of the ingredients required. 2 At the end of the planning session, give your question paper, preparation sheets and any notes you have made to the Supervisor. You may not take these away from the planning session. You may not bring any additional notes to the practical test. 3 At the beginning of the practical test, you will be given back your question paper, preparation sheets and any notes you made during the planning session. Practical Test: 2 hours 30 minutes For the purposes of the Practical Test, a balanced main meal must consist of: TWO skilful dishes plus a minimum of TWO suitable accompaniments. 1 (a) Prepare, cook and serve a balanced main meal for two women who are lactating. (b) Make a hot pudding with a sauce and make a batch of savoury scones. 2 (a) Prepare, cook and serve three skilful dishes, each showing the use of a different dairy product from the following list: butter, cheese, cream, milk, yogurt. At least two of the dishes must be savoury. (b) Make a dish to show the use of a frying pan and make a dish using oats. 3 Prepare, cook and serve five skilful dishes to serve at a local music and street food festival. Three of the dishes must be savoury and one of the dishes must be a batch of small cakes or a tray bake. 4 (a) Prepare, cook and serve a balanced main meal that is high in calcium and vitamin D. (b) Make a savoury dish to show the use of a rolling pin and make a sweet dish using the whisking method. 5 (a) Prepare, cook and serve three skilful savoury dishes that are suitable for vegans. (b) Make a sweet dish using dried fruit and make a cake using the creaming method. 6 (a) Prepare, cook and serve four skilful dishes, each showing the use of a different main ingredient from the following list: chicken, green leafy vegetable, nuts, rice, soya, tropical fruit. (b) Make a batch of biscuits. 7 (a) Prepare, cook and serve three skilful savoury dishes each showing the use of a different root or tuber vegetable. (b) Make a dish using yeast and make a batch of scones. 8 (a) Prepare, cook and serve a balanced main meal for two elderly relatives. (b) Make a dish using shortcrust pastry and make a dish using the melting method.

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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2024 May/June, Paper 2 · Variant 0. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.

A75/100
B65/100
C56/100
D47/100
E38/100
F28/100
G18/100