Quiz on Maintaining Quality and Freshness of Vegetables

What is the proper way of washing vegetables before storage?

• Wash green leafy vegetables once in cold water.

• Wash green leafy vegetables in several changes of lukewarm water.

• Wash green leafy vegetables in several changes of cold water.

• Wash green leafy vegetables once in lukewarm water.

Which of the following ways helps restore freshness of limp vegetables?

• Soak overnight in cold water.

• Put in the refrigerator for a short time before using.

• Soak briefly in cold water.

• Put in a freezer for a short time before using.

Where is the best place for onions and potatoes to be stored?

• Cool moist place

• Warm dry place

• Cool dry place

• Hot dry place

What is the best storing technique of fresh vegetables?

• Short time, in order to retain flavor and texture.

• Short time, in order to improve color.

• Long time, in order to develop flavor and texture.

• Long time, in order to produce more nutrients.

What should be done to prevent flavor and nutrient loss when soaking vegetables?

• Soak vegetables for a long period of time.

• Soak vegetables briefly.

• Soak vegetables in hot water.

• Soak vegetables in salt water.

How should leafy green vegetables be stored?

• Placed in a bowl of water.

• Stored in a warm place.

• Rinsed, wrapped in paper towel, and refrigerated in a sealed plastic bag.

• Wrapped in plastic and stored in the freezer.

What is the storage time for tomatoes if placed in a cool room temperature?

• 1-2 days

• 1-5 days

• 1 month

• 1-2 weeks

What is the importance of the 'use by date' on the label of canned vegetables?

• To know the manufacturer.

• To know how long the product will be at its best quality.

• To know the manufacturing date.

• To know the ingredients of the product.

Which of the following is a correct statement about storing frozen vegetables?

• Store in a warm place.

• Blanch vegetables after freezing.

• Store at room temperature.

• Do not refreeze thawed vegetables.

What is the recommended storage condition for dried vegetables?

• In a refrigerator.

• In a sealed plastic bag.

• In a warm, humid place.

• In a tightly covered container and off the floor.