Practice Food Preservation - 2.5 | 2. MICROORGANISMS: FRIEND AND FOE | CBSE 8 Science
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of food preservation?

💡 Hint: Think about why food would go bad.

Question 2

Easy

Name one chemical method used in food preservation.

💡 Hint: What do we add to pickles to keep them safe?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of food preservation?

  • To improve taste
  • To prevent spoilage
  • To enhance color

💡 Hint: Think about the safety of the food.

Question 2

True or False: Sugar is used to preserve fruits in the form of jams.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how sweetness relates to preservation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Why might the method of preserving food using heat be more effective than simply salting?

💡 Hint: Think of how cooking food helps it become safe.

Question 2

If a food item is preserved using vinegar, what are the specific microorganisms that it prevents from growing?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship of pH and microbial growth.

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