Comparison of Cereals and Roots & Tubers Storage Properties
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What is a key characteristic of cereals and roots and tubers regarding their storage capacity?

  • Low respiratory activity when stored (correct)
  • Soft tissues that are highly vulnerable
  • High moisture content level
  • Large and heavy fruits
  • Which factor mainly contributes to losses during the storage of non-perishable food crops?

  • Respiration and transpiration
  • Exogenous factors like moisture, insects, or rodents (correct)
  • Endogenous factors like rot and germination
  • High levels of moisture
  • What type of treatment is exceptional for non-perishable food crops before storage?

  • Threshing (correct)
  • Drying
  • Fermentation
  • Cooking
  • What differentiates the respiratory activity of perishable food crops from non-perishable food crops when stored?

    <p>High respiratory activity in non-perishable food crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of products with good natural disposition for storage for several years?

    <p>Low moisture content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a significant role in the loss during storage of perishable food crops?

    <p>Soft tissues and high vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'post-harvest' period refer to?

    <p>The period after the crops are harvested until they are cooked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'food loss' defined?

    <p>The total modification or decrease of food quantity or quality making it unfit for human consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does 'food waste' occur?

    <p>At any stage of the food system from production to consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of food can be considered as 'food waste'?

    <p>Food that is spoiled or considered inedible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do food waste and food loss impact the environment and economy?

    <p>They have negative impacts on the environment, economy, and food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

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