Freezing (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What temperature does freezing lower food to?
What temperature does freezing lower food to?
-18°C
Why is airtight packaging used when freezing food?
Why is airtight packaging used when freezing food?
To prevent freezer burn
Why should food be labelled with dates when freezing?
Why should food be labelled with dates when freezing?
For easy identification
What should be done to vegetables before freezing them?
What should be done to vegetables before freezing them?
Blanch them
What does blanching vegetables involve?
What does blanching vegetables involve?
Boil, then submerge in ice
What is the purpose of open freezing?
What is the purpose of open freezing?
To prevent clumping
Which food is mentioned as suitable for open freezing?
Which food is mentioned as suitable for open freezing?
Berries
At what temperature does blast freezing operate?
At what temperature does blast freezing operate?
-35°C
What does blast freezing preserve?
What does blast freezing preserve?
Texture and nutrients
What should be done before cooking frozen food?
What should be done before cooking frozen food?
Thaw completely