Lesson 4: Refrigeration and Chilling Storage Quiz

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What is the main adverse effect of refrigeration on food?

  • Increased risk of spoilage
  • Change in color of foods
  • Alteration of taste and texture
  • Loss of nutritional value (correct)

What is the temperature range for chilling storage of food?

  • 5 - 10°C
  • 1 - 4°C (correct)
  • 10 - 15°C
  • 15 - 20°C

What is the predicted storage period for meat at 22°C?

  • 6-10 days
  • More than 10 days
  • 1 day (correct)
  • Less than one day

What is chilling injury in refrigerated foods?

<p>It causes spoilage signs to appear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is refrigeration not the sole means of preserving food?

<p>It cannot improve the quality of decayed food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimum temperature range for perishable food storage?

<p>3 to 5 °C (37 to 41 °F) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sign of spoilage in refrigerated fruits and vegetables?

<p>Loss of firmness or crispness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preservative action of refrigeration in relation to microorganisms?

<p>Retardation of the growth of microorganisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should eggs be stored in the refrigerator?

<p>In the egg shelf with large end up to keep yolk centered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason refrigerated foods tend to cost more than non-refrigerated foods?

<p>Refrigeration is an energy-demanding process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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