Nonperishable vs Perishable Foods

What is a perishable food?

• A food that will spoil quickly

• A food that has a longer expiration date and does not need refrigeration

Which food is perishable?

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Which is nonperishable?

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What is a nonperishable food?

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Why is it important to donate nonperishable foods to food pantries? (2 correct answers)

• So the food can be stored for a long time if needed.

• So the community has a lot of time to use the food

• The food pantry prefers perishable foods like milk.

Choose the foods that are perishable and needs to be refrigerated

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Where would you find Milk, Butter, or Cream?

• Refrigerator Section

• Frozen Section

• With the Magazines

When you buy something PERISHABLE there is an expiration date.

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• False

You are more likely to find a PERISHABLE item AROUND the outside of the aisles or IN the aisle.

• Around the outside

• In the Aisles

• In the laundrymat

You are more likely to find a NON-PERISHABLE item in the AISLES or around the outside of the supermarket.

• In the aisles

• Around the outside of the aisles

• At the checkout counter.