Food Preservation Quiz

What is the main purpose of food preservation?

• To increase food prices

• To prevent food spoilage

• To enhance the flavor of food

• To make food more colorful

Which method of preservation uses salt to inhibit bacterial growth?

• Sugaring

• Salting

• Fermentation

• Drying

What does vacuum packing do to preserve food?

• Removes oxygen from packaging

• Adds preservatives

• Uses high temperatures

• Increases moisture content

Which preservation method involves storing food at low temperatures?

• Canning

• Salting

• Refrigeration

• Fermentation

What is the effect of freezing on microorganisms?

• It promotes their growth

• It has no effect

• It kills them

• It prevents them from growing

Which of the following is an environmentally friendly preservation method?

• Refrigeration

• Vacuum packing

• Fermentation

• Canning

What is the process of drying in food preservation?

• Adding sugar to food

• Removing water content from food

• Storing food in a freezer

• Using heat to cook food

What is the significance of October 16th?

• Food Safety Awareness Day

• World Food Day

• Harvest Festival

• National Cooking Day