Food spoilage

• Biology
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

Food spoilage

While returning from the school, Bina ate chaat from a street hawker. When she reached home, she felt ill and complained of stomach ache. What could be the reason?

Rita notices the milk she poured on her breakfast cereal is lumpy and tastes sour. What inference should Rita make?

Which of the following is NOT a method of food preservation?

1. Drying
2. Baking
3. Canning
4. Smoking

Which method is used to preserve vegetables such as cucumbers, beets, and onions in an acidic solution?

1. Fermentation
2. Salting
3. Pickling
4. Freezing

What is the primary purpose of pasteurization?

1. To dry out food
2. To kill harmful microorganisms
3. To add flavor
4. To freeze food