Select Tools,

Equipment, and
Utensils and
Instruments
4TH QUARTER, WEEK 1
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCY
TLE_AFFP9-12UT- 0a-1
LO 1. Select tools, equipment, utensils, and instruments
In this set of activities, you should:
1. Identify specific tools, equipment, utensils, and instruments
according to food (fish) processing method; and
2. Cite the importance of food processing.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Equipment – tools or any supplies needed for a certain purpose.

Tools – devices or implements used for certain functions in

salting, curing, and smoking.
Utensils – tools used in the kitchen particularly in salting,
curing, and smoking.
Salinity – pertains to the degree of saltiness of the water.
Salting – application of salt to the fish.
Smoking – application of smoke to the fish using hot or cold
types of smoking.
Curing – application of salt, spices, and other preservatives to
fish.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Dry Ingredients are those recipe ingredients that are dry and
might need to be blended before they are added to another kind
of mixture in the recipe.
Liquid ingredients are a substance that flows freely but is of
constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
 What comes in
your mind about
food processing?
FOOD PROCESSING
Food Processing is the set of methods and
techniques used to transform raw ingredients
into food for consumption. Food processing
includes many forms of processing foods,
from grinding grain to make raw flour to home
cooking to complex industrial methods used to
make convenience foods.
FOOD PROCESSING
Why processed foods?

• It extends the edible time frame –

preservation.
• It makes better-tasting foods.
• It makes more varieties of food and
convenience.
FOOD PROCESSING
Principles of food processing have inhibited
the growth and activity of microorganisms,
protecting against self-decomposition of
food, protection against invasion and spoilage
by insects and rodents, and protection against
losses by mechanical causes.
MEASURING
TOOLS
 MEASURING TOOLS

SALINOMETER
is used for measuring
the salinity of the brine.
 MEASURING TOOLS

REFRACTOMETER
is used for measuring
sugar concentration of
sap and syrup for food.
 MEASURING TOOLS

WEIGHING SCALE
is used for measuring the
weight of raw materials
and ingredients.
 MEASURING TOOLS
LIQUID
MEASURING CUP
is used for measuring
liquid ingredients.
 MEASURING TOOLS

MEASURING CUPS
is used for measuring
dry ingredients of large
quantity/capacity.
 MEASURING TOOLS

MEASURING SPOONS
is used for measuring a
small amount of solid
and liquid ingredients.
CUTTING
TOOLS
 CUTTING TOOLS

CUTTING IMPLEMENTS
is used for cutting fish
and other ingredients.
 CUTTING TOOLS

SCISSORS/SHEARS
are used for cutting
purposes like fins of
fish.
OTHER
TOOLS
 OTHER TOOLS

CUTTING BOARD
serve as a guide for
cutting fish, meat, and
other ingredients.
 OTHER TOOLS

BASIN
is used in preparing
brine and other curing
mixtures.
 OTHER TOOLS

FOOD TONG
is used for lifting hot
objects/food.
 OTHER TOOLS

WOODEN LADLE
used in mixing
ingredients.
 OTHER TOOLS

PEELER
used in removing the
skin of fruits and
vegetables.
 OTHER TOOLS

GRATER
used for grating
cheese.
 OTHER TOOLS

EARTHEN POTS
are used for storing
salted products.
 OTHER TOOLS
WOODEN SALTING
VAT OR BARREL
is a container where
the salted fish is
placed or fermented.
EQUIPMENT
 EQUIPMENT

SMOKEHOUSE
is a device used for
smoking fish or meat
with the application
of smoke.
 EQUIPMENT

IMPULSE SEALER
is used for sealing
purposes.
 EQUIPMENT

GAS RANGE/OVEN
is the source of heat.
 EQUIPMENT
CHILLER/
REFRIGERATOR
is necessary for
maintaining fish
freshness.
 EQUIPMENT
PRESSURE COOKER
is an airtight cooking device
that cooks food quickly, thanks
to the steam pressure that
builds up inside. The steam also
makes the food moist, which is
why this device is perfect for
meat stews, cheesecakes and
much more.
 SMOKING
TOOLS AND
UTENSILS
SMOKING TOOLS AND UTENSILS

BAKLAD
This is used for
drying the fish.
SMOKING TOOLS AND UTENSILS

BAKOL
A container for
transporting
finished products
like dried fish ,
smoke fish , etc.
SMOKING TOOLS AND UTENSILS

BISTAY
This is used for
collecting sun-dried
fish and other
preserved products.
SMOKING TOOLS AND UTENSILS

DINARAYAN
used for drying fish
and other fishery
products.
The following are the
simple steps in
reporting defective
tools and equipment.
1. Make a necessary listing of tools,
equipment and utensils in preparation for
checking the defect.
2. Check the condition of tools and
equipment.
3. As soon as the defect is found in a certain
tool, equipment, and utensils, make a
narrative report immediately.
4. Describe the scope of the damage, make
it clear and understandable.
5. File the report as soon as possible for
immediate action.