Chap -7 - Purchase and Storage of Food

Semi- perishable can be stored for?

• Couple of weeks or even a month or two

• Several month

• Stored longer

• None of the above

Non- perishable food is?

• Biscuits

• Cereals

• Milk

• All of the above

How do you select a fruit/vegetable?

• We buy more than what we need

• We store it properly

• We check if there are any micro-organism

• We press a tomato/banana gently to see if it is firm

If we do not store the food properly will it get spoilt?

• No

• Yes

• Not sure

What is Micro-Organism?

• They are chemicals which are provided in the food

• They are insects that rodents the food

• They are tiny creatures which are present everywhere all the time.

What is Enzymes?

• They are tiny living creatures

• It has a bad taste

• They are chemicals that are present in the food

• None of the above

Which aspect should you look for while purchasing paneer?

• We should check for the expiry date

• We should look for the Agmark

• We should check if it is fresh and spongy

Onion and potatoes should be stored in the fridge.

• Yes

• No

• Can be stored both ways

How should we store milk?

• Boil milk

• Keep it directly in the fridge

• Non of the above

What are the points to be remembered while handling food?

• Wash your hands before cooking and eating

• Keep all perishable foods in a cool place or in a refrigerator

• Wash all fruits and vegetables before cooking or eating them raw.

• All of the above