Home Preservation (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What temperature must food be frozen at to stop microorganism growth?
What temperature must food be frozen at to stop microorganism growth?
-18°C or below
What effect does freezing have on microorganisms in food?
What effect does freezing have on microorganisms in food?
Makes them inactive
What advantage does quick freezing have over slow freezing?
What advantage does quick freezing have over slow freezing?
Creates smaller ice crystals
Why is lettuce unsuitable for freezing?
Why is lettuce unsuitable for freezing?
High water content makes it soggy
What is blanching?
What is blanching?
Briefly boiling then plunging in ice water
Which thawing method is the safest for meat?
Which thawing method is the safest for meat?
Refrigerator thawing
What are the three key components needed for jam making?
What are the three key components needed for jam making?
Sugar, pectin, acid
At what temperature does jam reach setting point?
At what temperature does jam reach setting point?
105°C
In the wrinkle test for jam, what indicates the jam has set?
In the wrinkle test for jam, what indicates the jam has set?
Surface wrinkles when pushed
What causes crystallisation in jam?
What causes crystallisation in jam?
Overcooking the mixture
How does vinegar preserve chutney?
How does vinegar preserve chutney?
Creates acidic environment
How does dehydration preserve food?
How does dehydration preserve food?
Removes water content