History of Food Preservation Quiz
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What method did people use to preserve food by exposing it to smoke from burning wood, herbs, or spices?

  • Smoking (correct)
  • Salting
  • Drying
  • Freezing
  • Before the invention of electric fridges, what did people use to preserve food by putting ice and snow in them?

  • Cold streams
  • Cellars
  • Ice houses (correct)
  • Caves
  • What was the innovation in 1913 that changed the way people store and consume food?

  • Preserving food with salt
  • Electric fridges (correct)
  • Drying food in the sun
  • Ice boxes
  • What did people do to make food last longer in warmer seasons?

    <p>Dried food in the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did people preserve food in colder seasons before the invention of electric fridges?

    <p>They froze meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of smoking food in the context of food preservation?

    <p>Preserving food by drying it and adding flavor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial purpose of ice houses in preserving food?

    <p>Preserving food by storing ice and snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the invention of electric fridges in 1913?

    <p>It allowed people to keep food fresh for longer periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some methods people used to preserve food before the invention of fridges?

    <p>Drying food in the sun, freezing meat in colder seasons, adding salt, placing food in cold streams, storing food in caves or cellars, using ice houses and ice boxes, and smoking food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did smoking food help in preserving it?

    <p>Smoking food helped to preserve it by drying it, adding flavor, and creating a protective layer of chemicals that stop bacterial growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the invention of electric fridges in 1913?

    <p>The invention of electric fridges allowed people to keep food fresh for longer periods of time and to enjoy a wider variety of food from different regions and seasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the primary functions of ice houses and ice boxes in preserving food?

    <p>Ice houses and ice boxes were used to preserve food by storing ice or snow to keep the food cold and prevent spoilage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the methods people used to preserve food before the invention of fridges and how each method contributed to food preservation?

    <p>People preserved food by drying it in the sun, freezing meat in colder seasons, adding salt to food, putting food in cold streams, storing food in caves or cellars, and using ice houses. Each method helped to extend the shelf life of food by reducing moisture, lowering temperatures, inhibiting bacterial growth, and creating a protective environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the process of smoking food for preservation and its impact on food preservation?

    <p>Smoking food involved exposing it to smoke from burning wood, herbs, or spices. This process dried the food, added flavor, and created a protective layer of chemicals that inhibited bacterial growth, thus extending the shelf life of the food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the significance of the invention of electric fridges in 1913 and its impact on food storage and consumption?

    <p>The invention of electric fridges revolutionized food storage and consumption by enabling people to keep food fresh for longer periods, regardless of the seasons. It also allowed for a wider variety of food to be enjoyed from different regions, leading to improved dietary diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compare and contrast the preservation methods used before and after the introduction of electric fridges in 1913, highlighting the key differences and improvements in food preservation?

    <p>Before the introduction of electric fridges, people relied on traditional methods such as drying, freezing, salting, and smoking to preserve food. These methods were labor-intensive and had limitations in terms of preserving perishable food items. With the advent of electric fridges, food preservation became more convenient, efficient, and reliable, leading to longer-lasting freshness and a broader range of available food items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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