Preserving Food: Test Your Knowledge! Think you know all about food preservation techniques? Take this quiz and find out! rihanna80 published on November 12, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 Which food preservation technique involves removing moisture from food? Freezing Canning Pickling Dehydrating 2/11 What type of food preservation technique uses high temperatures to destroy microorganisms? Sterilization Pasteurization Smoking Fermentation 3/11 Which preservation technique involves immersing food in vinegar, brine, or a similar solution? Fermenting Pickling Blanching Freezing 4/11 What preservation method involves packing food in airtight containers and heating them to kill bacteria? Dehydrating Canning Pressure Cooking Smoking 5/11 Which technique of food preservation involves adding salt or sugar to draw out moisture and prevent bacterial growth? Pasteurization Salting Blanching Sterilization 6/11 What preservation method uses natural bacteria to ferment food, creating an acidic environment? Pickling Smoking Fermentation Pressure Cooking 7/11 Which method of food preservation involves exposing food to smoke from burning wood or herbs? Canning Fermentation Smoking Heat-Sealing 8/11 What technique of food preservation involves briefly boiling vegetables and then cooling them rapidly? Salting Sterilization Blanching Pasteurization 9/11 Which method of preservation is commonly used for preserving fruits in syrup or jams? Canning Dehydrating Pressure Cooking Freezing 10/11 What technique preserves food by submerging it in boiling water for a specific amount of time? Water bath canning Fermentation Pickling Pasteurization 11/11 Which preservation method involves storing food at very low temperatures? Freezing Blanching Sterilization Smoking
