Food Preservation

They spoil food by growing in it and producing substances that change the colour, texture and odour of the food. Eventually the food will be unfit for human consumption.

• Microorganisms or Bacteria

• Enzymes

• Chemical Reactions

• Pests

Why is food preservation important?

• to make food taste better

• to change the texture or flavour of the food.

• to extend the shelf life of the food product

Salted egg are preserved by ________

• Salting

• Freezing

• Drying

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.

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

• drying

• freezing

• dry storage

What food preservation technique has been used here?

• Freezing.

• Drying.

• Salting.

What food preservation technique has been used here?

• Freezing.

• Drying

• Salting

It is the removal of the moisture content of the food.

• Drying

• Freezing

• Salting

Name the method of food preservation

• Drying

• Cooling

• Pasteurisation

• Canning

Which of the following is NOT a method of food preservation?

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