Food Safety and Processing Quiz

Which of the following is a reason why food is processed?

• To increase shelf life

• To make food less safe

• To reduce nutrients

• To make food more expensive

Which of the following is NOT a reason for food processing?

• To improve safety

• To enhance flavour

• To increase the risk of contamination

• To preserve food

Which of the following is an example of cross contamination?

• Using the same chopping board for raw chicken and salad vegetables

• Adding too much salt to a dish

• Overcooking vegetables

• Using a clean plate for cooked food

Which of the following is an example of physical contamination in the kitchen?

• A hair found in a bowl of soup

• Bacteria growing on meat

• Mould on bread

• Salmonella in eggs

Which of the following is an example of biological contamination in the kitchen?

• Salmonella bacteria in undercooked chicken

• A piece of plastic in a sandwich

• A broken glass in a salad

• A metal screw in a cake

What is aeration in food preparation?

• The process of adding air to a mixture to make it lighter

• The process of removing water from food

• The process of adding sugar to food

• The process of heating food

What is shortening in baking?

• A fat used to make pastry crumbly and tender

• A type of flour

• A method of cooking

• A type of sugar

What does the term "food miles" refer to?

• The distance food travels from where it is produced to where it is consumed

• The number of calories in food

• The weight of food

• The price of food

Why do we grill food?

• To cook food quickly and give it a charred flavour

• To freeze food

• To make food last longer

• To add sugar to food

Which nutrient is provided by oily fish?

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

• Iron