Tools and Equipment in Food Preservation

What is a "Grater" used for?

• Used to measure dry and liquid ingredients accurately.

• Used to shred or grate vegetables, cheese, or other foods into smaller pieces.

• Used for preserving fruits, vegetables, and jams by sealing them in airtight jars.

• Used to puree or blend food into smooth liquids, ideal for making sauces, soups, and smoothies.

A "Colander" is used for:

• Essential for cutting, chopping, and slicing food items.

• A machine that removes moisture from food to preserve it, commonly used for making dried fruits, vegetables, and jerky.

• Reusable plastic containers that help keep food fresh.

• Drains liquids from foods like pasta or washed vegetables.

A "vacuum sealer" is used for:

• Provides a surface for cutting and chopping food.

• Measures the weight of ingredients, especially useful for dry goods or bulk items.

• Removes air from packaging to extend the shelf life of food by preventing oxidation and freezer burn.

• A heavy-duty pot with a locking lid used for canning low-acid foods like vegetables and meats at high temperatures to prevent spoilage.

Please choose the correct name of the tool and its use:

• Measuring Cups and Spoons- Used to measure dry and liquid ingredients accurately.

• Pressure Canner: A heavy-duty pot with a locking lid used for canning low-acid foods like vegetables and meats at high temperatures to prevent spoilage.

• Mixing Bowls- Used to mix ingredients or hold food during preparation.

• Salt Box- A container used to store salt, often used in the process of curing meats.

Guess what the tool and its use:

• Fermentation Crocks: Containers used for fermenting vegetables like sauerkraut or pickles in a controlled environment.

• Canning Jars and Lids: Used for preserving fruits, vegetables, and jams by sealing them in airtight jars.

• Digital Food Scale-Used to measure the exact weight of ingredients, ensuring accuracy in recipes and processes, especially when exact proportions are crucial.

• Juicer: Extracts juice from fruits and vegetables, often used in making jellies or concentrates.

A "Fermentation Crock" is used for:

• Containers used for fermenting vegetables

• Used to remove the skin or peel from fruits and vegetables.

• Used to measure dry and liquid ingredients accurately.

• used for straining liquids, making cheese, or wrapping herbs and spices.

A "Pressure Canner" is used for:

• Used to store food in the freezer, protecting it from air and moisture.

• A heavy-duty pot with a locking lid used for canning low-acid foods like vegetables and meats at high temperatures to prevent spoilage.

• Grinds meat into smaller pieces, useful for making sausages or preparing meat for preservation.

• Used to store food in the freezer, protecting it from air and moisture.

A "freezer bag" is used for:

• A container used to store salt, often used in the process of curing meats.

• Measures the weight of ingredients, especially useful for dry goods or bulk items.

• Used to store food in the freezer, protecting it from air and moisture.

• Used to mix ingredients or hold food during preparation.

Guess the tool and its use:

• Thermometers- Used to measure the internal temperature of food or liquids to ensure proper cooking, preservation, or fermentation conditions.

• Peelers: Used to remove the skin or peel from fruits and vegetables.

• Blender: Used to puree or blend food into smooth liquids, ideal for making sauces, soups, and smoothies.

• Tupperware: Reusable plastic containers that help keep food fresh.

Guess the tools and its use.

• Peelers: Used to remove the skin or peel from fruits and vegetables.

• Knives: Essential for cutting, chopping, and slicing food items.

• Mortar and Pestle: Used to crush or grind ingredients, such as spices or herbs.

• Colander or Strainer: Drains liquids from foods like pasta or washed vegetables.