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What are some traditional methods of food preservation mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What did many cultures ferment into yogurt and cheese?
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What is a traditional preservative particularly used for fish and meat?
What is a traditional preservative particularly used for fish and meat?
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What was a traditional method of preserving food in warmer climates?
What was a traditional method of preserving food in warmer climates?
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Which preservation technique involved the use of smoke to add flavor and slow spoilage?
Which preservation technique involved the use of smoke to add flavor and slow spoilage?
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What process suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria and adds flavor to food?
What process suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria and adds flavor to food?
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What did ancient Egyptians and Romans use to store wheat and barley for long periods?
What did ancient Egyptians and Romans use to store wheat and barley for long periods?
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What was one of the earliest preservation techniques used by primitive people?
What was one of the earliest preservation techniques used by primitive people?
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