Meat Preservation Quiz

Which preservation method reduces the water content of meat from 70% to about 15%?

• Salting

• Drying

• Smoking

• Freezing

Meat stored at 2–10°C to retard bacterial growth is:

• Refrigerated

• Canned

• Smoked

• Freeze dried

The process of sealing meat in cans or jars under heat and pressure is called:

• Freezing

• Smoking

• Canning

• Curing

Which method gives meat a distinctive flavor and glaze, commonly used in ham and bacon?

• Smoking

• Salting

• Drying

• Refrigerating

The process that uses salt, sugar, nitrates, and spices to improve the flavor, color, and shelf life of meat.

(a)  

A preservation method that deactivates enzymes and bacteria by keeping meat at -10°C and below.

(a)  

A modern method that removes 98% of water through sublimation, producing long shelf-life products with no refrigeration needed.

(a)  

Why is meat preservation important in reducing food waste?

How does preserving meat ensure food safety for households and communities?

In your own words, explain why proper meat preservation is important for sustainable consumption.