SANDWICH

SANDWICH
• Refers to a food item made with two or more slices of
bread with fillings between them.

• They serve as the transition to regular meals of

breakfast, lunch, supper.
BASIC COMPONENTS OF A
SANDWICH
BASE
 It is the part upon which the ingredients are placed,
consists of some form of bread or dough produce that is
whole or sliced.

 It holds or contains the spread and fillings of the

sandwich.
SPREAD or MOISTENING AGENT
 It is used to add flavor, moisture and richness to the
sandwich and also to hold or bind the sandwich
together.

 The purpose of spread is to lubricate and bind the

sandwich.
FILLINGS
 Consists of one or more ingredients that are stacked,
layered or folded within or on the structure to form the
sandwich.

 Provide dominant flavor, moisture, as main body and

the nutrients, substance and bulk and complexity in the
combination of flavors.

 Most popular sandwich fillings combinations

- Chicken salad - BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato)
- Egg and cheese - Cheese and Onion
- Chicken and Bacon
GARNISH
 They enhance the appearance of sandwiches.

The following food items used to garnish a sandwich

are:

1. Sliced fresh vegetables

2. Pickle olives or spears
3. Dips, spread or relishes
4. Green salad
5. Side salad such as potato salad, coleslaw and
pasta salad
6. Sliced fruits