Spoilage and Wastage of food & Food Preservation

what is the another name of vinegar

• Acetic acid

• Sulphuric acid

• Pasteurization

• Handwash

Name the method of food preservation shown in the picture.

• drying

• heating

• canning

Which of the following statements about freezing as a method of food preservation is INCORRECT?

• It helps to slow down the growth of food spoiling bacteria.

• It kills the bacteria present in the food.

Cooked food gets spoiled easily due to ___________

• moisture

• flavour and spices

Name the microorganism.

• mucor

• bacteria

• insects

• pests

Which of the following kills the food spoiling bacteria ?

• drying

• boiling

• freezing

• using salt and sugar

Why is food preservation important ?

• to make food taste better

• to extend the shelf life of the food product

• to change the texture or flavour of the food.

Bacteria and fungi grow well at ____________ and ________.

• high temperature and moisture

• low temperature and moisture

• room temperature and moisture

• none of the above

which of the following methods can be used for the storage/preservation of the above food products? Tick ALL possible answers.

• cooling

• freezing

• dry storage

• drying

What are the symptoms of food poisoning?

• stomach ache

• fever

• runny nose

• vomiting