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TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 6
Home Economics

Modified Strategic Intervention Material

MODULE 6

Explains Different Ways Of Food Preservation

(Drying, Salting, Freezing And Processing)

Development Team of the Modified Strategic Instructional Material

Writers: Liza L. Limpin - MT-1 / Sasmuan ES, Sasmuan District

Editor : Maria Carmen M. Evangelista / Education Program Supervisor
EPP/TLE/TVL/EsP
Layout Artist: Alzien S. Malonzo – MT-1 / Senior High School in Apalit (Stand Alone 1)
Jerel A. Usi – T-1 / San Nicolas ES, Masantol North District

Management Team:
Zenia G. Mostoles, EdD, CESO-Schools Division Superintendent
Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD-Assist. Schools Division Superintendent
Rowena T. Quiambao, Assist. Schools Division Superintendent
Celia R. Lacanlale, PhD, Chief, CID
Maria Carmen M. Evangelista – EPS – EPP/TLE/TVL/EsP
Ruby M. Jimenez, PhD, EPS-LRMS
June D. Cunanan, ADM Division Coordinator
 What I need to know

Food begins to deteriorate from the time it is harvested

or slaughtered. Each food stuff has a specific period after

which it begins to spoil. Preservation is needed to slow down

the spoilage process, to extend the shelf life and ensure the

safety and quality of the food.

Food Preservation is the process of treating and

handling food to stop or slow down food spoilage, loss of

quality, edibility, or nutritional value and thus allow for longer

food storage.

Some methods will be taken up in this lesson. It includes

the discussion of different ways of preserving food such as,

drying, cooling/freezing, smoking, fermentation, salting, and

canning. These methods will help us in our daily living.

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 Learning Competency

TLE6HEOg-10 Week 6
Explains different
ways of food
preservation (drying,
salting, freezing and
processing)

Pre-Test

Arrange the scrambled letters in order to identify the

word being described in the given sentences.

( I N Y G D R ) _______________1. The oldest method in

preservation. It is the process of removing water or moisture from
the food product.

( Z E E R F I N G ) _____________2. It is the process of chilling food

for at least zero degree F.

( T N G I S L A ) ______________3. An old age way of preserving

food by using salt.

( S S E R O C P N G I ) ________4. Making food process in a longer

life to survive.

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 What’s in

Get a sheet of paper. List

down the food that you
often see at home that is
being used for so many
days, or stored in a period
of time. Then, answer the
given form below.

Choose 1 Product: __________________________________

Production Date: __________________________________

Expiration Date: ____________________________________

What do you think about the preservation of the food?

____________________________________________________
What process was used to preserve the food?
____________________________________________________

Having the knowledge of preservation therefore a being

able to know some popular Filipino food products
preserved to import or even export in our place. Try to
rearrange each letters below to form the food products.
ABONGOG ( 1 word) ________________________
GGE DSALET ( 2 words) _______________________

INGLASONGA ( 1 word) _______________________

APINAT ( 1 word) _______________________

DIRESASN ( 1 word) ________________________

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 What’s new

Food Preservation – is the process of treating and handling food to stop or slow

down food spoilage, loss of quality, edibility, or nutritional value and thus allow for

longer food storage.

There are different ways to preserve food.

1. SALTING – is an age-old way of preserving food. The salt draws out moisture

and prevents microorganisms from growing. In this process, food such as fresh

fish are gutted, washed and coarse salt is rubbed into it.

Salting can be done in two ways:

a. Adding a lot of salt to the food.
b. Soaking the food in a salt solution.

Bacteria and fungi cannot grow in salty conditions. Hence, salted foods last
longer. Salting will change the taste, colour and destroy food nutrition.

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2. FREEZING – is the process of chilling foods to at least zero degree Fahrenheit.
It can be used with all foods. True freezing is not possible in the freezer
compartment of your refrigerator where the temperature is typically much
warmer, between 10 degrees to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also an
easy method.
In freezing, it preserves food by slowing the action of enzymes, and prevents
the growth of microorganisms.

3. DRYING – (dehydrating) food is one of the oldest and easiest methods of food
preservation. Dehydration is the process of removing water or moisture from a
food product. Drying is done by exposing the food under the heat of the sun
to eliminate its water content.

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4. PROCESSING – is the conversion of raw materials or ingredients into consumer
food product. Raw foods typically arrive at a food processing facility in a
fragile state. They must be quickly stabilized to prevent deterioration. Most non-
meat and dairy product “respire” (breathe) meaning they use oxygen and
sugar and convert it to carbon dioxide and water.
Some processing food methods are:

CANNING – is the process of applying heat to food that’s sealed in a jar in

order to destroy any microorganisms that can cause food spoilage. It is also a
replacement for freezing & refrigeration.

FERMENTATION – is achieved by soaking or saturating the food in adequate

amount of salt to prevent it from spoiling and would even have a better taste.

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 ENRICHMENT

• Food preservation should be done safely and sanitary to prevent microorganisms

like yeast, molds and bacteria.

• Prepare necessary tools, equipment and ingredients before starting.

• Return everything to their respective storage once you are done in your task.

• If you are planning to preserve food, choose those that are in season so you can

buy them at a lower price.

• Producing and selling preserved food is a good way to sustain family income.

• It is necessary to plan and have adequate knowledge about food preservation

before starting a project.

• Having a positive outlook and work ethics can save time, resources and energy.

• Food preservation can be suitable for small business venture for people looking

for ways to supplement family income.

• It is also one way to express your feelings towards your peers about what food you

wanted to do or make it as a good start.

• You can also apply this preservation if you wanted to give presents to your loved

ones and friends.

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 REFLECTION

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PRESERVE FOOD MAKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE, EASY AND
FULFILLING IN STORING FOOD. YOU HAVE TO USE OR CHOOSE FOOD THAT IS IN
SEASON SO THAT YOU CAN HAVE THEM CHEAPER IN PRICE.

Things to think about!

Why is it important that children like you should learn about food preservation?

What benefit you could get in studying or knowing how to preserve food?

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 APPLICATION

A. Write the method used of food preservation for each item.

1. Ice cream - __________________________

2. Bagoong - ___________________________

3. Sampalok candy - ______________________

4. Daing na isda - __________________________

5. Coco jam - ____________________________

B. Draw a smiley face on the blank if the statement is true and cross X if it

is wrong.

_________1. You can make vinegar using sweet fruits.

_________2. Yogurt is good for children.

_________3. Sterilized jar is used for preserving sardines.

_________4. Clean hands, clean tools, and equipment are the first safety rule in

preservation.

_________5. Fresh fish has pale eyes.

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 ASSESSMENT CARD

A. DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze the following questions. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. What is the process of treating and handling of food to stop and slow down
the spoilage?
A. Fermentation
B. Presentation
C. Preservation

2. What is the method that works in removing water from the food which inhibits the
growth of microorganism and hinder quality of decay?
A. Canning
B. Drying
C. Freezing

3. What is the method that was replaced by freezing and refrigeration?

A. Canning
B. Pickling
C. Salting Pickling

4. What is the best method in storing nuts?

A. Drying
B. Smoking
C. Vacuum packing

5. In canning method, what are the two safe ways in processing the food?
A. Boiling water bath method and pressure canner method
B. Pressure canner method and vacuuming
C. Boiling water bath method and sun dry

6. What is the art of prolonging the life of the food items that are available?
A. Food preservation
B. Freezing of food
C. Salting of food

7. What are the three types of microorganism that causes food spoilage?
A. Bacteria, air and yeast
B. Water, yeast, bacteria
C. Yeast, molds, bacteria

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 8. What is your understanding in how much money you earn and spend over a
period of time and creating a plan?
A. Budgeting
B. Food preservation
C. Planning

9. What are the most necessary things for one to live or to survive?
A. Expense
B. Needs
C. Wants

10. What is the process of chilling food to at least 10 degrees Fahrenheit?

A. Dry salting
B. Fermenting
C. Freezing

B. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the sentence is wrong.

__________1. We preserve food in order to prevent spoilage.

__________2. We do preservation to prevent wastage.

__________3. We preserve food to retain the nutritive value, natural color and texture of
the food.

__________4. Preservation of food can also be use in small business to sustain

family needs.

__________5. Fermentation is the oldest method of food preservation.

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