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Food Manufacture - HSC

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process of removing moisture from a food product?

a)

Drying

b)

Freezing

c)

Fermentation

d)

Pasteurisation

2.

Why is stainless steel often used when constructing food-processing equipment?

a)

It is magnetic

b)

It is cost effective

c)

It does not react with food

d)

It is manufactured in Australia

3.

In which of the following groups of food are all foods produced using the process of fermentation?

a)

Jam, sourdough bread, yogurt

b)

Cheese, jam, pickles

c)

Honey, salami, pickles

d)

Cheese, yogurt, salami

4.

Match the description to the food additive: Retard or prevent the oxidative deterioration of foods.

a)

Antioxidants

b)

Anti-caking agents

c)

Bulking agents

d)

Humectants

5.

Which of the following is a separation process used in the manufacture of food products?

a)

HTST

b)

Grinding

c)

Centrifugation

d)

Baking

6.

What products are commonly processed using plate-heat exchangers?

a)

Canned tomatoes

b)

Dried coffee

c)

Baked goods

d)

Fruit Juice

7.

Identify the micro-organism growth phase: The ___ phase is an adjustment period where the microbes need to adapt to their new environment.

a)

Stationary

b)

Lag

c)

Exponential

d)

Death

8.

Adding vinegar to food is carrying out which principle of preservation?

a)

Temperature control

b)

Restricting moisture

c)

Exclusion of air

d)

Control of pH levels

9.

What temperature is milk held at during Ultra-heat treated pasteurisation?

a)

130 °C

b)

120 °C

c)

140 °C

d)

170 °C

10.

(a)   canning is a method that involves heating the food to the correct temperature then putting it in a sterile can.

11.

Sauerkraut is an example of a product made using which preservation method?

a)

Fermentation

b)

Drying

c)

Pasteurisation

d)

Chilling

12.

Which packaging function does the image demonstrate?

a)

Containment

b)

Information

c)

Protection

d)

Convenience

13.

Which packaging type is demonstrated in this image?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

14.

Which Modified Atmosphere Packaging method is demonstrated in this image?

a)

Barrier-specific Packaging

b)

Active Packaging

c)

Vacuum Packaging

d)

Gas Packaging

15.

Peeled, sliced and frozen potatoes that are sold in the food retail sector are an example of

a)

Functional food.

b)

Value-added food.

c)

Low-cost nutritious food.

d)

Food to be consumed on the go.

16.

Which food additive ensures the free flow of powdered products?

a)

Emulsifier

b)

Antioxidant

c)

Bulking agent

d)

Anti-caking agent

17.

Raw materials used in food manufacture primarily undergo quality control to ensure that they

a)

Minimise waste.

b)

Are cost effective.

c)

Comply to standard specifications.

d)

Comply with work health and safety regulations

18.

A packaged frozen chicken is left on the kitchen sink at the start of the day to defrost in time for the evening meal. Which of the following is most likely to cause the chicken to become unsafe for consumption?

a)

Light

b)

Infestation

c)

Temperature

d)

Enzyme activity

19.

Which piece of equipment would be suitable for the commercial manufacture of tomato sauce?

a)

Retort

b)

Atomiser

c)

Centrifuge

d)

Tunnel oven

20.

In which of the following are all items examples of raw materials used in food manufacture?

a)

Heat, filtered water and salt

b)

Steam, food additives and packaging

c)

Ingredients, electricity and fortifying vitamins

d)

Sterile packaging, refrigeration and detergents