Preserving Food - worksheet

On the blank side , stick pictures and write about each of the preservation methods

QI) Match the following

1. Louis Pasteur Slows down the growth of microbes

2. Radioactivity Heating food to 120 °C
3. Salting Pasteurization
4. Bottling Food is irradiated
5. Freezing Draws water out of cells

QII) Answer the following

1. In what conditions do microbes grow best?

2. Why is it important to refrigerate cooked food?
3. How does the process of Pasteurization work?
4. How does the process of Jamming and salting work?
5. What factors do preserving food depend on?

QIII) Give Reasons:

1. Radiation is a controversial method of food preservation

2. Eating raw meat is dangerous
3. Frozen food needs to be thawed out completely before cooking
4. Canning preserve food for longer periods of time
5. Re freezing thawed food is extremely dangerous
6. Carrying dried food on long journeys are more useful than carrying fresh fruit
7. It is always better to eat food before the “ Use By date “