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Food Preservation (Freezing, Jellying, Salting, & Drying)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
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1.

Which of these is not a method of food preservation?

a)

Freezing

b)

Jellying (Sugar)

c)

Sitting

d)

Drying

2.

When preparing food to freeze, it is very important to remember...

a)

No air touches the food

b)

Small batches of food are best

c)

Food needs to be stored in airtight containers or bags

d)

All of these.

3.

Which of these is not a safe way of storing food in a freezer?

a)

Saran Wrap

b)

Plastic (Stackable) Containers

c)

Plastic Zip Top Bags

d)

Aluminum Foil

4.

"Blanch & Shock" refers to...

a)

Cartoon characters

b)

Boiling for 1 minute & putting in ice water

c)

Putting an acid in frozen food

d)

A special way poking holes into frozen food

5.

Blanch & Shock is used with what frozen food category?

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Meats

d)

Baked Goods

6.

The result of preserving JUICE in sugar.

a)

Jelly

b)

Jams/Preservatives

c)

Conservatives

d)

Marmalades

7.

The result of preserving JUICE & FRUIT in sugar.

a)

Jelly

b)

Jam/Preservatives

c)

Conservatives

d)

Marmalades

8.

The results of preserving FRUITS & NUTS with sugar and pectin.

a)

Jelly

b)

Jam/Preservatives

c)

Conservatives

d)

Marmalades

9.

The result of preserving CITRUS FRUITS with sugar. (+ Sometimes zest)

a)

Jams/Preservatives

b)

Conservatives

c)

Marmalades

d)

Fruit Butters

10.

The result of preserving PUREED FRUIT & SPICES with sugar or through canning.

a)

Jams/Preservatives

b)

Conservatives

c)

Marmalades

d)

Fruit Butters

11.

TRUE or FALSE: Pectin is unhealth.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

TRUE OR FALSE: Sugar crystals naturally form when preserving with sugar and are a sign of well preserved food.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Salting is used to preserve foods such as...

a)

Fish & Meats

b)

Fruits & Veggies

c)

Baked Goods

d)

Herbs & Minerals

14.

Salt Brine refers to...

a)

Plain Salt

b)

Salt with Additives

c)

A Water & Salt Mixture

d)

Flavored Salt

15.

TRUE or FALSE: Salting causes food to dry out and prevents microorganisms from growing.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which of these is NOT a PRO of drying food.

a)

Simple

b)

Reduces Size & Weight

c)

Long Shelf Life

d)

Enhances Flavor

17.

Which of these is NOT a CON of drying food?

a)

Leaves Food Tasting Salty

b)

Takes a Long Time

c)

Takes Lots of Attention

d)

Not Suitable for All Foods

18.

Which of these variables do you have to be able to control when drying food?

a)

Air Circulation

b)

Food Flavor

c)

Temperature

d)

Humidity Levels

19.

What terms refers to... "When the outside of food is hardened making it impossible for internal moisture to escape."

a)

Hardening Case

b)

Case Hardening

c)

Hard Case

d)

Case Hard

20.

TRUE or FALSE: Preserving food requires temperature precision to keep microorganisms from growing and causing food-borne illness.

a)

True

b)

False