Knowledge Check: Food Processing

Why is food processing important for safety?

• To keep foods safe

• To make foods heavier

• To add more salt

• To change the color of foods

What is an example of why we process food?

• To change the products into different forms for consumption

• To make them less appealing

• To increase their cost

• To reduce their size

What is one of the main goals of food processing?

• To keep foods safe

• To make them taste worse

• To add unnecessary ingredients

• To reduce their shelf life

Which reason for processing food helps in maintaining its quality over time?

• To extend shelf life

• To make it less appealing

• To add more preservatives

• To reduce its nutritional value

What is the main purpose of pasteurization?

• To enhance flavor

• To destroy pathogenic microorganisms

• To add nutrients

• To change color

Which of the following foods can have moisture added back after being freeze dried?

• Beef jerky

• Instant coffee

• Sun-dried tomatoes

• Fresh fruits

What is a new popular product used for freeze drying in food processing?

• Making sun-dried tomatoes

• Freeze dried candy

• Making beef jerky

• Making fresh juice

Why can't moisture be added back into dehydrated foods like beef jerky?

• Because they are cooked

• Because they are freeze dried

• Because they are sun-dried

• Because they are dehydrated

What is the main benefit of using canner’s brine?

• It enhances the taste

• It helps with preservation

• It makes the food crunchy

• It changes the color

What is the key factor for canned food to remain preserved for years?

• The type of food

• The size of the jar

• The package not being damaged

• The color of the jar