Which of the following is a result of freezer burn?

Irreversibly changes color, texture, flavor and nutritive values of frozen foods

Dehydration of food items takes place

Which of the following is true about packaging food prior to freezing?

Insulates the food & Controls dehydration

Statement 1: Certain definitions define bound water as water that doesn’t freeze at -20 deg C.

Statement 2: Free water shows the properties of liquid water. The free water content of any food item should be less to improve storage.

Statement 1: When food items are frozen, there is a drop in temperature followed by a further drop when they freeze.

Statement 2: Fish should be rapidly frozen, not slowly frozen.

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1.	Which of the following is a result of freezer burn?
A.	Irreversibly changes color, texture, flavor and nutritive values of frozen foods
B.	Roast beef turns light brown
C.	Dehydration of food items takes place
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Which of the following is true about packaging food prior to freezing?
A.	Insulates the food
B.	Controls dehydration
C.	Insulates the food & Controls dehydration
D.	Neither of the mentioned
Answer» D. Neither of the mentioned

Discussion

3.	Statement 1: Certain definitions define bound water as water that doesn’t freeze at -20 deg C.
A.	Statement 2: Free water shows the properties of liquid water. The free water content of any food item should be less to improve storage.
B.	True, False
C.	True, True
D.	False, False
E.	False, True
Answer» C. True, True

Discussion

4.	Statement 1: When food items are frozen, there is a drop in temperature followed by a further drop when they freeze.
A.	Statement 2: Fish should be rapidly frozen, not slowly frozen.
B.	True, False
C.	True, True
D.	False, False
E.	False, True
Answer» E. False, True

Discussion