You are in your food processing class your teacher ask you to do an activity involving canning of processed fish, what equipment will you used to seal processed foods in a tin can with its first and second operation?

• Can sealer

• Refractometer

• Pressure Cooker

• Thermometer

To ensure machines work efficiently, factories apply a special substance to moving parts to reduce friction and prevent wear and tear. This helps extend the lifespan of the equipment. What is this substance called?

• Coolant

• Lubricant

• Soap

• Solvent

Your group is making mango jam, and you want to ensure the syrup has the right sugar concentration for the best taste and preservation. Which tool would you use to accurately measure the sugar concentration of the syrup?

• Anemometer

• Refractometer

• Salinometer

• Thermometer

Nico will use the refractometer to test the sugar content of the sap of a fruit but before using it he need to calibrate the instrument first. What type of water will he used in calibrating refractometer?

• Brackish water

• Distilled water

• Sea water

• Water from the faucet

Your father regularly maintains his food processing equipment to ensure it lasts longer. Why is it important to regularly lubricate the parts of machines that come into contact with food?

• To make the equipment clean

• To make the equipment more colorful

• To prevent friction and reduce wear and tear

• To increase the temperature of the equipment

Using the kitchen regularly will accumulate dirt and microorganisms without proper cleaning and sanitizing. You want to sanitize the floor of your kitchen, what is the volume of chlorine you are going to dissolve in 5 gallons of water?

• 11 ml

• 27 ml

• 54 ml

• 125 ml

You need to disinfect and sanitize your food processing tools, utensils, and equipment before and after using them. What is the most affordable and widely available sanitizer that you can use?

• baking soda

• borax

• chlorine

• vinegar

Food processing equipment needs extra care and maintenance. Before using any equipment or machine, the best thing to do to prevent electrocution or fire due to short circuits are the following EXCEPT one.

• Check electrical cords

• Check plugs and switch of electrical

• Check electrical outlets, equipment/ machines

• Wash and disinfect the equipment and machines

Before purchasing any equipment, you will be guided and instructed by the seller as to what to do first before using it. Where can you find the specifications on how to use, manipulate, operate, cared for and store, properly the different cooking equipment?

• books

• label

• User’s manual

• box

In traditional fish fermentation, the typical ratio used is 3:1, meaning 3 parts fish to 1 part salt by weight. This ratio ensures proper fermentation while preventing spoilage. You are instructed to ferment fish using only salt and water. To ensure proper fermentation, what is the correct ratio of fish to salt by weight that you should use?

• 1:1

• 3:1

• 5:1

• 10:1