Learning Guides to Good Buying

To guide you in buying foods, make a thorough and organized market list.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It's not necessary to know the important qualities of ingredients to be bought.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Meat must be fresh, brightly colored, and tender.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Fresh dressed chickens should have brown spots and bruises.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Eggplants should be firm, heavy, and free from worms.

• TRUE

• FALSE

This is the color of the gills of a fresh fish.

• Gray

• Red

• White

• Brown

This is the quality shell of a fresh shellfish.

• OPENED

• CLOSED

• SLIGHTLY OPENED

• SLIGHTLY CLOSED

This is the color characteristic of fresh lamb meat.

• Light Pink

• Bright Red

• Pinkish Red

• Dark Red

This quality of eggshells indicates that they are fresh.

• Rough

• Smooth

• Slimy

• Hard

These must not be overripe or rotten.

• Eggs

• Meat

• Fish

• Fruits