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Food Spoilage

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Identify the different sections inside the refrigerator.
2.

Match the food ingredient to it's correct category

a)

1.

Perishable

b)

2.

Perishable

c)

3.

Dry

d)

4.

Semi-Perishable

e)

5.

Semi-Perishable

3.

Match the food ingredient to its correct category

a)

1.

Frozen

b)

2.

Semi-perishable

c)

3.

perisahble

d)

4.

dry

4.

Match the temperature with the action of micro-organisms......

a)

0-5º C

1.

Grow slowly

b)

-18º C

2.

Dormant

c)

72º C

3.

They die

d)

21º C

4.

Grow quite quickly

e)

5-63º C

5.

Grow rapidly

5.

Drag the correct temperatures to each point

Temperature of a fridge​ ​ (a)  

Temperature of a freezer​ (b)  

Danger zone ​ (c)  

Boiling Point​ (d)  

Food is safe to eat​ (e)  

Choose from the below words
-18º C
5-63º C
100º C
72º C
+18º C
5-8º C
32º C
0-5º C
6.

How should food be stored in a fridge ......choose all the correct answers

a)

raw meat at the bottom

b)

In a sealed container

c)

cooked food on the bottom shelf

d)

Put food in warm to cool it down quickly

7.

Which date mark am I? I am used on foods that are high in both protein plus moisture and will highly likely make you ill if eaten past this date.

a)

Use By Date

b)

Best before date

8.

Which date mark am I? The date given when the food product is in the best condition, but might be a bit soggy or stale if eaten afterwards

a)

Use by date

b)

Best before

9.

What are the rules for storing food in the freezer? (Tick all correct options)

a)

Do not overload the freezer

b)

Label food with the contents and date

c)

Use an airtight container or bag

d)

Store new frozen food at the back so older ones are used first

10.

Match the keywords with the correct definition

a)

Food spoilage

1.

The process of food becoming unsafe to eat due to microbial growth.

b)

Food poisoning

2.

Illness caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages.

c)

shelf life

3.

The length of time food remains safe to consume.

d)

Cross-contamination

4.

The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food item to another.

e)

Contamination

5.

Presence of micro organisms or chemicals