Advances in Food Preservation Quiz
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What are some traditional methods of food preservation mentioned in the text?

  • Canning, irradiation, pickling, and freeze-drying
  • Drying, fermentation, salting, and chilling (correct)
  • Pasteurization, chemical preservatives, freeze-drying, and pickling
  • Vacuum packaging, high-pressure processing, smoking, and freeze-drying
  • What did the ancient Egyptians and Romans use to store wheat and barley for long periods?

  • Fermentation with certain bacteria
  • Caves with natural refrigerants
  • Underground pits with ice
  • Silos with hot, dry air (correct)
  • Which process adds flavor to food and slows spoilage?

  • High-pressure processing
  • Irradiation
  • Pasteurization
  • Smoke (correct)
  • What did many cultures ferment into yogurt and cheese?

    <p>Dairy products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a traditional preservative particularly used for fish and meat?

    <p>Salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a traditional method of preserving food in warmer climates?

    <p>Storing food in caves or underground pits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which preservation technique involved the use of smoke to add flavor and slow spoilage?

    <p>Drying meat, fish, or fruit in the sun or over a fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria and adds flavor to food?

    <p>Salting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did ancient Egyptians and Romans use to store wheat and barley for long periods?

    <p>Silos with hot, dry air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the earliest preservation techniques used by primitive people?

    <p>Drying meat, fish, or fruit in the sun or over a fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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