Canning
What is the primary purpose of canning food?
To preserve food by sealing it in airtight containers and heating it to destroy microorganisms that cause spoilage.
What does dehydration mean?
Drying out food to remove water.
What is marbling?
Visible outline of white fat
What is fermentation used for?
Allows for the creation of certain food and drinks?
What dairy product is made by turning milk into a thick, creamy food using good bacteria?
Yogurt
Why do we heat the jars during canning
to kill microorganisms
Why do we dehydrate food?
To make it last longer.
Name three common retail beef cuts you might buy at a grocery store.
Ribeye steak, T-bone steak, and ground beef. (answers may very)
What did we create during the fermentation unit
Describe the role of casein and whey proteins in cheese making
Casein forms the curd when milk coagulates, while whey proteins remain in the liquid
What do you put food in when canning?
Jars or cans.
What type of food did we dehydrate this year?
Bananas
Which wholesale cut does the retail cut “sirloin steak” come from
Yeast
What is the purpose of homogenization in milk processing
Homogenization breaks down fat globules in milk so they stay evenly mixed and don’t separate.
What kind of foods are good for canning?
Fruits, vegetables, and sauces.
What type of food did we freeze this year?
Broccoli
Where does the chuck roast come from?
the chuck wholesale cut
How do enzymes produced by microbes during fermentation alter food characteristics?
Breaks down proteins and fat enhancing flavor
What other food did we make during the fermentation unit.
mozzarella
What is the difference between water bath canning and pressure canning?
Water bath canning is used for high-acid foods, while pressure canning is necessary for low-acid foods to prevent botulism.
What is freezing food?
Freezing food is a preservation method that slows down spoilage by reducing microbial growth and chemical reactions
What is yield grade?
How does salt concentration affect vegetable fermentation?
Salt helps select for lactic acid bacteria, draws out moisture, and inhibits spoilage organisms.
What is Pasteurization?
a process that uses heat to kill harmful bacteria and pathogens in food, extending shelf life and ensuring safety for consumption