Question 1

Discuss the history of the various food preservation methods. Include the different methods of drying, canning, refrigeration, freezing, and boiling.

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The history of food preservation methods...

Question 2

One of the positive aspects of ozonation is the fact that the food is free of chemical residues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Meat can be kept longer in the refrigerator when it is irradiated.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The foods most susceptible to food spoilage are those that

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A)   are high in sugars and water.
B)   contain large concentrations of lipids and proteins.
C)   contain large concentrations of proteins and/or water.
D)   contain large concentrations of water.
E)   contain proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Irradiation does all of the following except

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A)   lengthens shelf life.
B)   sterilizes or kills insects.
C)   changes nutrient content of foods.
D)   reduces spoilage.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Treating foods with gamma radiation renders them less susceptible to deterioration by generating powerful antioxidant molecules within the food.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Overcooking is avoided in the sous-vide process because the food never gets hotter than the

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A)   products.
B)   cell walls.
C)   water bath.
D)   steam.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following events spurred the refinement of freeze-drying for the development of complete, lightweight foods that were easily portable?

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A)   the Vietnam War
B)   the Napoleonic War
C)   World War I
D)   the space raceE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Most of the physical changes that cause food spoilage are due to improper or overly long storage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Microorganisms like yeasts prefer high-sugar foods but are particularly drawn to

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A)   fruits and vegetables.
B)   cheese and bread.
C)   eggs and meats.
D)   alcoholic beverages and sodas.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The green Radura symbol identifies irradiated food.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP)  usually changes the air around the food by reducing oxygen and increasing _____ to extend the shelf life of the food.

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A)   carbon monoxide
B)   oxygen
C)   carbon dioxide
D)   ethylene gasE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)  estimates that approximately _____% of all food is lost to food spoilage.

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A)   5
B)   20
C)   35
D)   50E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The prime biological factor involved in food spoilage is microorganisms that include all of the following except

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A)   viruses.
B)   bacteria.
C)   yeasts.
D)   molds.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Based on research, which fresh-cut fruit has the greatest vitamin C loss after six days?

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A)   kiwi
B)   pineapple
C)   cantaloupe
D)   watermelonE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

In general, foods can be kept frozen for 2 to 12 months.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is irradiation? Describe how the process works and list what types of foods benefit from irradiation and which ones should not be subject to irradiation, and why. How do consumers know if a food has been irradiated?

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Irradiation is a food preservation proce...

Question 18

The process of pasteurization destroys

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A)   the cell walls of the microorganisms.
B)   all the microorganisms, pathogenic and otherwise.
C)   non-spore-forming pathogenic microorganisms.
D)   microorganisms and prions, pathogenic or not.
E)   only certain spore-forming microorganisms.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: fermentation
cure
edible coating
pickling
sterilization

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The Answer of the conversion of carbohydrates to carbon dioxide is...

Question 20

Which of the following foods is not preserved by fermentation?

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A)   cucumber
B)   olive
C)   cabbage
D)   bacon
E)   All of these are correct.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Meat can be kept longer in the refrigerator when it is irradiated.

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Based on research, which fresh-cut fruit has the greatest vitamin C loss after six days?

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In general, foods can be kept frozen for 2 to 12 months.

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The green Radura symbol identifies irradiated food.

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Most of the physical changes that cause food spoilage are due to improper or overly long storage.

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Irradiation does all of the following except

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Treating foods with gamma radiation renders them less susceptible to deterioration by generating powerful antioxidant molecules within the food.

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One of the positive aspects of ozonation is the fact that the food is free of chemical residues.

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Which of the following foods is not preserved by fermentation?

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Which of the following events spurred the refinement of freeze-drying for the development of complete, lightweight foods that were easily portable?

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Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) usually changes the air around the food by reducing oxygen and increasing _____ to extend the shelf life of the food.

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Meat can be kept longer in the refrigerator when it is irradiated.

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The prime biological factor involved in food spoilage is microorganisms that include all of the following except

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Based on research, which fresh-cut fruit has the greatest vitamin C loss after six days?

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What is irradiation? Describe how the process works and list what types of foods benefit from irradiation and which ones should not be subject to irradiation, and why. How do consumers know if a food has been irradiated?

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that approximately _____% of all food is lost to food spoilage.

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The process of pasteurization destroys

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In general, foods can be kept frozen for 2 to 12 months.

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The green Radura symbol identifies irradiated food.

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Discuss the history of the various food preservation methods. Include the different methods of drying, canning, refrigeration, freezing, and boiling.

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The foods most susceptible to food spoilage are those that

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Most of the physical changes that cause food spoilage are due to improper or overly long storage.

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Irradiation does all of the following except

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Treating foods with gamma radiation renders them less susceptible to deterioration by generating powerful antioxidant molecules within the food.

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One of the positive aspects of ozonation is the fact that the food is free of chemical residues.

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Which of the following foods is not preserved by fermentation?

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Which of the following events spurred the refinement of freeze-drying for the development of complete, lightweight foods that were easily portable?

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Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) usually changes the air around the food by reducing oxygen and increasing _____ to extend the shelf life of the food.

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