CHAPTER 10 FOOD PROVENANCE - FOOD WASTE

Tick the reasons why we in the UK waste far too much food (3 correct answers)

• Prepare and cook too much food

• We don't check the use by date in the super market when shopping or when at home before it goes out of date

• Lack of skills and knowledge how to prepare foods

• We re-use left over ingredients to make other meals

Tick the foods we most commonly waste? (3 answers)

• Dried pasta

• Fresh fruit and vegetables, salad ingredients

• Tins of beans

• Freshly baked goods like - Bread

• Dairy products like eggs and milk

What are the 3 R's when we think about reducing packaging waste

• Reduce, re-use, record

• Reduce, Revamp, Recycle

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

What is clearly stated on food packaging by law to help us reduce the amount of food waste (2 answers)

• Use by and best before date

• An image of the food product

• A description of the food product

• Storage and cooking instructions

What two types of packaging are the best choice for consumers to prevent food waste

• No packaging at all

• Vacuum packaging

• Re-sealable packaging

• Glass

What is the main reason that we should try avoid buying special offers when we go shopping such as BOGOF to prevent food waste?

• They usually work out more expensive

• Often the second item is not needed and simply wasted

Which method of shopping helps us to avoid food waste the most?

• On-line shopping

• Going to local shops

• Going shopping when you are hungry

What should we do with left over ingredients after a meal? (3 answers)

• Throw it into the bin

• Re-freeze it for another day

• Reuse the ingredients to make a different meal

• Use them to make compost

What are the MOST important factors to consider when going to the supermarket related to this topic? (4 answers)

• Remembering to take your own carrier bags

• To take any money off coupons

• Take a shopping list with you

• Avoid too many special offers

• Buy loose fruit and vegetables