CSEC Food and Nutrition · May/June 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(i)
Randy's family chooses to preserve food using methods such as pickling.
State TWO benefits of preserving food.
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- 2(a)(ii)Explain the term 'pickling' in the context of food preservation.[2 marks]
- 2(a)(iii)Name TWO food preservation methods other than pickling.[2 marks]
- 2(a)(iv)a)Explain why the pickled cucumber developed mould.[2 marks]
- 2(a)(iv)b)Explain why the string beans became discoloured and soft after being removed from the freezer.[4 marks]
- 2(b)Explain how moisture removal and the use of chemical preservatives can be applied to preserve prepared fish (scaled, washed, and towel-dried).[4 marks]
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