Food Processing (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does food processing transform raw materials into?
What does food processing transform raw materials into?
Safer, more convenient, often nutritious
How does food processing help preservation?
How does food processing help preservation?
By stopping growth of microorganisms
What is pasteurisation in primary processing?
What is pasteurisation in primary processing?
Heating liquids to destroy microbes
What does milling involve in primary processing?
What does milling involve in primary processing?
Grinding grains into flour
What do microorganisms do during fermenting in secondary processing?
What do microorganisms do during fermenting in secondary processing?
Convert sugars into alcohol or acids
Which is an example of secondary processing?
Which is an example of secondary processing?
Making cheese from milk
Why are convenience foods designed for quick and easy preparation?
Why are convenience foods designed for quick and easy preparation?
To save time for consumers
What type of convenience food are frozen dinners?
What type of convenience food are frozen dinners?
Ready-to-heat foods
What is a key nutritional disadvantage of convenience foods?
What is a key nutritional disadvantage of convenience foods?
High in salt, sugar, fats, preservatives
In cook-chill, how quickly must food chill to 0-5°C?
In cook-chill, how quickly must food chill to 0-5°C?
Within 90 minutes
What health benefit do probiotics provide?
What health benefit do probiotics provide?
Improve gut health and digestion
Which food is a source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Which food is a source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Salmon
What is the EU GM labelling threshold?
What is the EU GM labelling threshold?
Over 0.9% GM ingredients