Food Manufacture - HSC

What is the process of removing moisture from a food product?

• Drying

• Freezing

• Fermentation

• Pasteurisation

Why is stainless steel often used when constructing food-processing equipment?

• It is magnetic

• It is cost effective

• It does not react with food

• It is manufactured in Australia

In which of the following groups of food are all foods produced using the process of fermentation?

• Jam, sourdough bread, yogurt

• Cheese, jam, pickles

• Honey, salami, pickles

• Cheese, yogurt, salami

Match the description to the food additive: Retard or prevent the oxidative deterioration of foods.

• Antioxidants

• Anti-caking agents

• Bulking agents

• Humectants

Which of the following is a separation process used in the manufacture of food products?

• HTST

• Grinding

• Centrifugation

• Baking

What products are commonly processed using plate-heat exchangers?

• Canned tomatoes

• Dried coffee

• Baked goods

• Fruit Juice

Identify the micro-organism growth phase: The ___ phase is an adjustment period where the microbes need to adapt to their new environment.

• Stationary

• Lag

• Exponential

• Death

Adding vinegar to food is carrying out which principle of preservation?

• Temperature control

• Restricting moisture

• Exclusion of air

• Control of pH levels

What temperature is milk held at during Ultra-heat treated pasteurisation?

• 130 °C

• 120 °C

• 140 °C

• 170 °C

(a)   canning is a method that involves heating the food to the correct temperature then putting it in a sterile can.