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Preservation of food

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to preserve food?

a)

To make food last longer

b)

To not waste food

c)

To stop the growth of bacteria

d)

All of these

2.

These include bacteria, mold and yeast.

a)

enzymes

b)

microorganisms

c)

cells

d)

amino acids

3.

Canning __________ microorganisms due to the extreme temperatures

a)

slows the growth of

b)

destroys

c)

encourages growth of

4.

Ingredient that helps jelly become firm

a)

water

b)

lemon juice

c)

sugar

5.

microorganisms need the following to survive:

a)

air and food

b)

moisture and favorable temperatures

c)

food, moisture, air

d)

food, moisture, favorable temps

6.

Sugar and salt are examples of ways to preserve food.

a)

True

b)

False

7.
Where should dried foods be stored?
a)
In the fridge
b)
In an airtight container
c)
In the freezer
d)
In the pantry
8.

What preserves the food by taking the moisture (water) away?

a)

putting it in the fridge

b)

air tight container

c)

dehydration

d)

putting it in the freezer

9.

Vinegar and Salt are used to preserve food.

a)

True

b)

False

10.
a)

pickle

b)

jam

c)

airtight container

d)

freeze