Worksheet 22

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

	Pasteurising		Waxing		Pickling		Vacuum packing

1. food involves keeping food in a solution of vinegar or sugar.

2. enables the fruits retain their moisture and gives them a shiny appearance.

3. is one way to preserve liquid especially milk.

4. keeps food by sucking air out from its packaging.

Circle the correct answer.

1. Waxing is done by soaking food in vinegar or sugar solution.

True

False

2. Vacuum packing is the preservation of food by adding a large amount of salt to the food.

True

False

3. Waxing helps to slow down the loss of water from fruits and vegetables.

True

False

4. Food that can be preserved by pickling are fruits and vegetables.

True

False

5. Pasteurisation cannot destroy microorganisms in milk and fruit juice.

True

False