Food Preservation Quiz

What is the primary goal of food preservation?

• To enhance the taste of food

• To make food look more appealing

• To increase the weight of food

• To extend the shelf life and ensure safety

Which of the following is a modern method of food preservation that uses sugar?

• Sugaring

• Smoking

• Canning

• Irradiation

How does refrigeration help in preserving food?

• By increasing the food's moisture content

• By lowering the temperature to inhibit microbial growth

• By reducing the food's weight

• By adding flavor to the food

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

• Fermentation

• Smoking

• Sugaring

• Canning

Which preservation method involves exposing food to radiation?

• Smoking

• Canning

• Irradiation

• Dehydration