GE - Apples/Applesauce

How much faster do apples ripen at room temperature versus being refrigerated?

• 1-2 times

• 3-6 times

• 6-10 times

• no difference between room temperature and refrigeration

Apple trees take _____ years to produce their first fruit.

• 4-5

• 3-4

• 1-2

• 7-9

Most of the healthy antioxidants found in apples are located in the _____.

• seeds

• leaves

• blossoms

• skin

One thing you can do to prevent fresh apple juice from turning brown is to add a few squeezes of ______ juice .This helps prevent oxidation.

• orange

• cranberry

• lemon

• tomato

How many varieties of apples are grown in the United States?

• 4000

• 300

• 1000

• 2500

Why do we put preservatives in our food?

• To keep food from spoiling

• To make food taste good

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which type of additive is used to improve the texture of foods?

• Emulsifiers

• Colourants

• Antioxidants

• Preservatives

How does sugar preserve food?

• By adding bitterness

• By lowering the pH level

• By drawing out moisture and inhibiting microbial growth

• By adding protein

How does salt preserve food?

• By adding sweetness

• By drawing out moisture and creating an inhospitable environment for bacteria

• By enhancing colour

• By adding nutrients

Which of the following are other names (aliases) for sugar? (choose all that apply)

• maltose

• high fructose corn syrup

• maple syrup

• honey