Food Preservation Quiz

What is the main goal of food preservation?

• To enhance flavor

• To prevent spoilage

• To increase weight

• To change color

Which method is the oldest form of food preservation?

• Drying

• Refrigeration

• Salting

• Freezing

What does freezing do to food?

• Cooks the food

• Keeps it at low temperature

• Adds flavor

• Removes moisture

Which of the following is an example of salting?

• Coco jam

• Canned sardines

• Salted eggs

• Fruit salad

What is the process of preserving food by exposing it to smoke called?

• Drying

• Refrigeration

• Smoking

• Curing

Which food preservation method involves removing moisture?

• Freezing

• Drying

• Refrigeration

• Salting

What is the purpose of refrigeration?

• To prolong freshness

• To cook food

• To enhance taste

• To add preservatives

Which of the following is NOT a method of food preservation?

• Baking

• Salting

• Canning

• Freezing

What is the main benefit of food preservation?

• To reduce cooking time

• To prevent food spoilage

• To make food tastier

• To increase food production

Which food is commonly preserved by drying?

• Meat

• Fish

• Milk

• Fruits