Household Resource Management Module II Quiz

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What is the main cause of food spoilage?

Contamination only
Reactions with oxygen and light
Natural decay only
Growth of microorganisms (correct)

What is the purpose of salting in food preservation?

To enhance the taste of food
To extend the shelf-life of food (correct)
To improve the texture of food
To increase the nutritional value of food

Which of the following is true about food spoilage?

It can be prevented by reactions with oxygen
It is only caused by contamination
It is associated with the growth of microorganisms (correct)
It does not affect the shelf-life of food

What are the intended learning outcomes of this unit?

Explaining the preservative properties of salt; Identifying raw materials; Preparing brining solutions; Performing salting and smoking (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does curing involve in food preservation?

Introducing salt into fish or meat to extend its shelf-life (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can food spoilage be prevented?

By introducing salt into food (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of food spoilage?

Contamination and decay (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does salting help extend the shelf-life of fish or meat?

By inhibiting the growth of microorganisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of curing in food preservation?

To extend the shelf-life of the food (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves introducing salt into the flesh of fish or meat?

Curing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can cause food spoilage to increase at a faster rate?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the preservative properties of salt mainly related to?

Inhibiting microbial growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

In food preservation, what does smoking primarily aim to do?

Enhance flavor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of oxygen in causing food spoilage?

It promotes microbial growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can reactions with light contribute to food spoilage?

They accelerate spoilage reactions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of salting in food preservation?

To extend the shelf-life of fish or meat (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of food spoilage?

Contamination by microorganisms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does curing primarily aim to do in food preservation?

Extend the shelf-life of fish or meat (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does smoking contribute to food preservation?

By preventing reactions with oxygen and light (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of oxygen in causing food spoilage?

Increasing the rate of food spoilage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can act together to increase the rate of food spoilage?

Contamination and natural decay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method to prevent food spoilage?

Applying salt to the flesh of fish or meat (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a brining solution typically involve in food preservation?

Introducing salt into the flesh of fish or meat (C) Signup and view all the answers