ND7312 FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS 1 (LECTURE)

2nd SEMESTER - S.Y. 2021-2022

10-item Objective Quiz

Topic: Drying and Dehydration

Question Answer

1. Ideal for fish and agricultural products,

Solar Drying
including coffee, cocoa, tea, and corn.

2. Give the two (2) primary reasons for the drying

Reduce Spoilage and Convenience
and dehydration of food products.

3. One of the oldest and simplest method known

Sun Drying
for water removal

4. It inhibits the growth of microorganisms to Low moisture content/water removal/removal of

reduce spoilage. water

5. Freeze Drying is also known as? Lyophilization/Cryodesiccation

6. True or False: Low drying temperature makes

False
food less susceptible to microbial growth.

7. True or False: The drying process must be

True
conducted rapidly without interruptions.

8. True or False: The application of drying aims to

False
increase the mass and volume of the product.

9-10. Modified True or False.

A. 1st statement is false, and 2nd statement is
true.
B. 1st statement is true, and 2nd statement is
A. 1st statement is false, and 2nd
false.
statement is true.
Microwave drying is a long duration method of
food dehydration, however only small amount
of labour and area are required for it.