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What is the primary purpose of pasteurizing food in cans?
What is the primary purpose of pasteurizing food in cans?
- To add flavor to the food
- To change the texture of the food
- To kill microorganisms and prevent spoilage (correct)
- To increase the shelf life of the food
What is a key characteristic of containers used for canned foods?
What is a key characteristic of containers used for canned foods?
- They are capable of being hermetically sealed (correct)
- They are transparent
- They are reusable
- They are permeable to liquids and gases
When were aseptic techniques developed for canning?
When were aseptic techniques developed for canning?
- During the 19th century
- Before 1950
- During the 18th century
- After 1950 (correct)
Who is credited with discovering the art of canning?
Who is credited with discovering the art of canning?
What is the typical shelf life of canned foods?
What is the typical shelf life of canned foods?
What is the primary cause of food spoilage?
What is the primary cause of food spoilage?
What occurs to carbohydrates and lipids during the canning process?
What occurs to carbohydrates and lipids during the canning process?
What is the primary purpose of sealing containers immediately after sterilization?
What is the primary purpose of sealing containers immediately after sterilization?
Which of the following container materials is commonly used in the hot-packed method?
Which of the following container materials is commonly used in the hot-packed method?
What is the term for the loss of amino acids in canned meats?
What is the term for the loss of amino acids in canned meats?
What is the primary cause of a 'swell' defect in a can?
What is the primary cause of a 'swell' defect in a can?
Which vitamin is lost in the greatest amount during the canning process?
Which vitamin is lost in the greatest amount during the canning process?
What is the primary purpose of a pressure canner's gasket?
What is the primary purpose of a pressure canner's gasket?
What type of foods require the use of a boiling-water canner?
What type of foods require the use of a boiling-water canner?
What is the primary function of a pressure canner's vent or petcock?
What is the primary function of a pressure canner's vent or petcock?
What is the minimum temperature that pressure canners can heat food to?
What is the minimum temperature that pressure canners can heat food to?
What is the purpose of the cold-packed method in canning?
What is the purpose of the cold-packed method in canning?
Why are small pressure saucepans not recommended for home canning?
Why are small pressure saucepans not recommended for home canning?
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