This is the official Cambridge mark scheme for Food and Nutrition (0648) Mark Scheme 2 from the 2026 May-June session. Mark schemes show exactly how each mark is awarded, including acceptable alternative answers, required key terms, and common errors that lose marks. Cambridge mark schemes use notation like "allow," "accept," and "do not credit" to define the boundary between full marks and zero.
Also referenced as: 0648_s26_ms_2 · 0648/2/m/j/26 ms · 0648/2 May/June 2026 ms
Paper 2: Practical — This is Paper 2: Practical, worth 100 marks with a duration of 2h 30m practical + planning session. Time plan must fill 150 minutes with dovetailing. Choices and Recipe sheet, Time-plan and ONE clear photo of all final dishes are required. Wrong choice of dish caps the mark — flaky pastry, creaming method, whisking method and roux sauce must each be demonstrated correctly when specified.
After reviewing this document, explore the other papers from this session listed below. Pairing question papers with their mark schemes is the most effective way to prepare for your exam.
Cambridge mark schemes reward precise language. For Food and Nutrition (0648), look for keywords the examiner requires — definitions must include specific terms (e.g., "per unit mass," "resultant"), and calculations must show working even if the final answer is correct. Understanding mark scheme conventions helps you write answers that hit every marking point, not just the general idea.
