Food Preservation (Freezing, Jellying, Salting, & Drying)

Which of these is not a method of food preservation?

• Freezing

• Jellying (Sugar)

• Sitting

• Drying

When preparing food to freeze, it is very important to remember...

• No air touches the food

• Small batches of food are best

• Food needs to be stored in airtight containers or bags

• All of these.

Which of these is not a safe way of storing food in a freezer?

• Saran Wrap

• Plastic (Stackable) Containers

• Plastic Zip Top Bags

• Aluminum Foil

"Blanch & Shock" refers to...

• Cartoon characters

• Boiling for 1 minute & putting in ice water

• Putting an acid in frozen food

• A special way poking holes into frozen food

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Blanch & Shock is used with what frozen food category?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Meats

• Baked Goods

The result of preserving JUICE in sugar.

• Jelly

• Jams/Preservatives

• Conservatives

• Marmalades

The result of preserving JUICE & FRUIT in sugar.

• Jelly

• Jam/Preservatives

• Conservatives

• Marmalades

The results of preserving FRUITS & NUTS with sugar and pectin.

• Jelly

• Jam/Preservatives

• Conservatives

• Marmalades

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The result of preserving CITRUS FRUITS with sugar. (+ Sometimes zest)

• Jams/Preservatives

• Conservatives

• Marmalades

• Fruit Butters

The result of preserving PUREED FRUIT & SPICES with sugar or through canning.

• Jams/Preservatives

• Conservatives

• Marmalades

• Fruit Butters