SA 2 P.O. 2. E.O 1-4 NFPR

What is the meaning of Preservation in food?

• Food preservation is the technique to prevent food spoilage, food poisoning, and microbial contamination in food

• Food preservation consists of the application of science-based knowledge through a variety of available technologies and procedures, to prevent deterioration and spoilage of food products and extend their shelf-life

• the process of treating and handling food in such a way as to stop or greatly slow down spoilage and prevent foodborne illness while maintaining nutritional value, texture and flavour.’’

• All of the above

What are the types of preservation method of Seafood?

• Freezing

• Marinating

• Curing

• All of the above

What is the ideal temperature for Refrigeration of seafood?

• -18°C

• -10°C

• -3°C

• 0°C

What is the CORRECT temperature for freezing seafood?

• -18°C

• -10°C

• -3°C

• 0°C

What is the purpose of freezing seafood?

• to safely transport

• to prevent spoilage for longer period of time

• hygiene purpose

• to prevent melting

What is Salting used for?

• to add water

• to clean the fish

• to dehydrate the fish

• to dry the fish

Curing reduces the water activity through the addition of ______, such as salts, sugars or acids.

Choose a correct answer for the fill in the blank question below:

The longer you leave the food to marinate, the more intense the _____ becomes

• Meat

• Texture

• Flavour

• fish