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WorksheetsKnowledge Check: Food Processing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why is food processing important for safety?
To keep foods safe
To make foods heavier
To add more salt
To change the color of foods
What is an example of why we process food?
To change the products into different forms for consumption
To make them less appealing
To increase their cost
To reduce their size
What is one of the main goals of food processing?
To keep foods safe
To make them taste worse
To add unnecessary ingredients
To reduce their shelf life
Which reason for processing food helps in maintaining its quality over time?
To extend shelf life
To make it less appealing
To add more preservatives
To reduce its nutritional value
What is the main purpose of pasteurization?
To enhance flavor
To destroy pathogenic microorganisms
To add nutrients
To change color
Which of the following foods can have moisture added back after being freeze dried?
Beef jerky
Instant coffee
Sun-dried tomatoes
Fresh fruits
What is a new popular product used for freeze drying in food processing?
Making sun-dried tomatoes
Freeze dried candy
Making beef jerky
Making fresh juice
Why can't moisture be added back into dehydrated foods like beef jerky?
Because they are cooked
Because they are freeze dried
Because they are sun-dried
Because they are dehydrated
What is the main benefit of using canner’s brine?
It enhances the taste
It helps with preservation
It makes the food crunchy
It changes the color
What is the key factor for canned food to remain preserved for years?
The type of food
The size of the jar
The package not being damaged
The color of the jar
