30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of food preservation?
Enhanced flavor and taste
What is the main purpose of food preservation?
To prevent foodborne illnesses
Which term best describes the primary process of food preservation?
Halting spoilage and microbial growth
What is the definition of food preservation according to the given text?
The process of treating food to greatly slow down spoilage and prevent foodborne illness
Which statement best represents the purpose of food preservation?
To maintain the color, taste, and nutritive values of food for a longer period
What does food preservation aim to ensure?
Year-round availability of seasonal foods
Which factor is of great importance in various cuisines?
Increased variety of foods
What is the first attribute when considering the level of quality in food preservation?
Safety
What are some common quality loss mechanisms in food preservation?
Enzymatic - Browning, nutrient loss, rancidity
What is the storage life of vegetables and fruits?
1-2 weeks
What is defined as the degree of fitness for use of the condition indicated by the satisfaction level of consumers?
Level of quality
What is a factor that varies depending on the characteristics of foods and leads to food deterioration?
Microbiological factors
What does food spoilage lead to?
Microbiological – off flavor, odor
What is necessary to consider during food preservation?
Group for whom the products are preserved
What is the definition of food preservation?
The process of treating and handling food to stop or greatly slow down spoilage, prevent foodborne illness, and maintain nutritional value and sensory quality of foods.
What are the advantages of food preservation?
Increased shelf-life, decreased hazards from microbial pathogens, decreased spoilage (microbial, enzymatic), inactivation of anti-nutritional factors, ensured year-round availability of seasonal foods, increased availability of convenience foods.
What does food preservation aim to ensure?
Food preservation aims to ensure increased shelf-life, decreased hazards from microbial pathogens, and maintained nutritional value and sensory quality of foods.
What are the basic principles and techniques of food preservation?
The basic principles and techniques of food preservation include treating and handling food to stop or greatly slow down spoilage, prevent foodborne illness, and maintain nutritional value and sensory quality of foods.
What are some examples of convenience foods resulting from food preservation?
Ready-to-serve beverages, Instant mixes, etc.
What is the primary purpose of food preservation?
The primary purpose of food preservation is to stop or greatly slow down spoilage, prevent foodborne illness, and maintain nutritional value and sensory quality of foods.
What are some examples of quality loss mechanisms in food preservation?
Microbiological, enzymatic, chemical, and physical
What are the three categories of foods based on their perishability?
Perishables, semi-perishables, non-perishables
What are the storage lives of milk, meat, and fish?
1-2 days
What is the significance of the best before date in food preservation?
It is set shorter than the shelf life with a good margin to ensure safety and palatability for a long time after the best before date.
What are some factors that need to be considered in food preservation?
Preservation length, group for whom the products are preserved, quality level
What are some food borne illnesses mentioned in the text?
Food poisoning
What is the definition of quality level in food preservation according to the given text?
The degree of fitness for use of the condition indicated by the satisfaction level of consumers
What are some examples of non-perishable foods mentioned in the text?
Grains, pulses, nuts
What is the primary goal of food preservation?
To minimize quality loss and ensure safety for consumption
What are some examples of antinutrients in foods mentioned in the text?
Not mentioned in the text
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