Convenience Foods (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What are convenience foods?
What are convenience foods?
Foods processed to be quicker & easier
Which is an example of a canned, bottled or jarred convenience food?
Which is an example of a canned, bottled or jarred convenience food?
Jarred sauces
What defines ready-to-cook convenience foods?
What defines ready-to-cook convenience foods?
They are prepared but not yet cooked
What are cook-chill foods?
What are cook-chill foods?
Foods prepared, cooked & chilled
Which frozen convenience food is mentioned in the note?
Which frozen convenience food is mentioned in the note?
Ready meals
What storage advantage do convenience foods like cans have?
What storage advantage do convenience foods like cans have?
They are easy to store & stack
Which convenience foods are described as very nutritious?
Which convenience foods are described as very nutritious?
Frozen vegetables
How do convenience foods help reduce food waste?
How do convenience foods help reduce food waste?
They last longer
Who benefits from individual portion cook-chill foods?
Who benefits from individual portion cook-chill foods?
Those living alone
What is a cost disadvantage of convenience foods?
What is a cost disadvantage of convenience foods?
They cost more than fresh alternatives
What unhealthy additives may be in convenience foods?
What unhealthy additives may be in convenience foods?
High levels of sugar or preservatives
How can processing affect the nutrition in canned fruits?
How can processing affect the nutrition in canned fruits?
It lowers nutrient content like vitamin C