Chapter 4 ( AGT 3323 )

Which one are not the factors that need to be considered in order to maintain the quality of produce

• Weather conditions

• Availability of harvest equipments

• Packing and storing facilities

• None of it

What is the main purpose of sorting?

• To clean up the produce

• To reduce the pathogens

• To separate the produce based on colour,maturity etc

• None of it

Give 3 types of transporation mode that can be used to transport postharvest produce

Give one of the example type of conveyor that used in factory to process postharvest produce

Give five basic operation in handling system of postharvest

Explain the benefits of conveying operation in postharvest handling system

Give 2 examples of precaution steps that should be taken by workers to maintain their hygiene

Basic concepts of sanitizing practices include:

• Using basic housekeeping practices

• Providing facilities and training workers so practices are implemented properly

• Eliminating pests and debris

• Minimizing standing water

• All of the above

Which of the following statements is NOT true.

• Workers must never harvest covered produce contaminated with feces

• Workers must never harvest or distribute dropped covered produce

• Workers must never clean before sanitizing.

Physical removal of dirt (soil) from surfaces which can include the use of clean water and detergent

• Cleaning

• Sanitizing