Q2 TLE08 Chapter 1 Lesson 02 Assessement

What is the general term for meat that has been preserved through methods like salting, smoking, or curing?

• Fresh meat
• Organic meat
• Processed meat
• Raw meat

Answer explanation

Processed meat is defined as meat that has been preserved by methods such as canning salting drying or smoking.

What is the main purpose of adding preservatives to food?

• To enhance the color
• To improve the texture
• To add sweetness
• To prevent the growth of bacteria

Answer explanation

Preservatives are added to food to prevent the growth of bacteria which are instrumental to food spoilage.

Which of these is a key ingredient used in curing that is also known as saltpeter?

• Sugar
• Vinegar
• Curing salt
• Black pepper

Answer explanation

The text lists saltpeter as a preservative used for curing.

What is the primary function of an emulsifier in food products?

• To make food sweeter
• To prevent the separation of ingredients like oil and water
• To stop food from browning
• To make food last longer

Answer explanation

Emulsifiers are added to food to prevent the separation of food ingredients like oil and vinegar.

In the industrial bacon-making process, how is the curing solution (brine) applied to the pork bellies?

• The bellies are soaked in a large vat
• The brine is rubbed on by hand
• The brine is repeatedly injected into the meat with needles
• The brine is sprayed on as a fine mist

Answer explanation

In the "How It's Made" video, an injector head with many needles repeatedly injects the curing solution into each pork belly.

What is the purpose of tumbling the pork bellies at the beginning of the industrial process?

• To cook the meat evenly
• To soften the meat and make it easier to remove the skins
• To inject the brine solution
• To slice the meat into strips

Answer explanation

In the "How It's Made" video, the pork bellies are tossed in a big tumbler to soften them, making it easier to remove the skins.

In the homemade bacon video, what is the recommended curing time for the pork belly in the refrigerator?

• 1 day
• 24 hours
• 7 days
• 1 month

Answer explanation

The "How To Make The Best Homemade Bacon" video instructs to cure the pork belly in the refrigerator for 7 days.

What is the main scientific reason that salting and curing helps preserve meat?

• It kills bacteria with high acidity
• It cooks the meat instantly
• It removes moisture that microorganisms need to grow
• It freezes the meat solid

Answer explanation

Salting and curing use high salt concentration to hold back microorganisms by drawing out the moisture they need to survive.

Which of the following is described as a 'sweet substance from sugarcane or sugar beet juice' used in processing?

• Salt
• Vinegar
• Sugar
• Spices

Answer explanation

Sugar is defined as a sweet substance from sugarcane or sugar beet juice.

What is the purpose of stabilizers like gelatin or guar gum in food products?

• To add a salty flavor
• To prevent spoilage
• To improve consistency and texture
• To prevent ingredients from separating

Answer explanation

Stabilizers are added to food to improve consistency and texture.