Food Preservation

Which of the following is not a type of energy used in food irradiation?

• Electron rays

• Beta rays

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

Acidic foods have a pH of ___ or lower.

When boiling water canning, you should let the cans cool for ___ to ___ hours.

Low doses of radiation do which of the following?

• Kills insects in spices

• Delays mold growth on fruits

• Controls trichinae in pork

• Commercially sterilizes foods

A(n) _______ contains a heating element and fan located at the base

The canning process is determined by which of the following?

• A. Type of food

• B. Temperature of food

• Size of jar

• Both A and C

• All of the above

Canned food should be stored in:

Freezer burn will happen if food is not properly packaged

• True

• False

Commercial freezers are much colder than home freezers

• True

• False

Pasteurization is required by law?

• True

• False