Food Preservation MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 1. The main purpose of food preservation is to: (A) Improve color of food (B) Increase shelf life and prevent spoilage (C) Enhance taste only (D) Reduce food value 2. The process of heating food to destroy microorganisms is called: (A) Pasteurization (B) Sterilization (C) Dehydration (D) Blanching 3. The method of preservation that removes moisture from food is: (A) Drying (B) Canning (C) Freezing (D) Fermentation 4. The primary agent responsible for spoilage of food is: (A) Minerals (B) Vitamins (C) Microorganisms (D) Preservatives 5. Freezing preserves food mainly by: (A) Destroying enzymes completely (B) Inhibiting microbial growth (C) Removing nutrients (D) Increasing oxidation 6. Canning was first developed by: (A) Louis Pasteur (B) John Tyndall (C) Robert Koch (D) Nicolas Appert 7. The temperature used for pasteurization of milk by LTLT method is: (A) 63°C for 30 minutes (B) 72°C for 15 seconds (C) 80°C for 5 minutes (D) 100°C for 10 minutes 8. The main principle of food preservation by refrigeration is: (A) Removing moisture (B) Killing all microorganisms (C) Slowing down microbial and enzymatic activity (D) Increasing pH 9. The addition of salt or sugar to food preserves it by: (A) Increasing pH (B) Lowering water activity (C) Enhancing enzyme activity (D) Increasing oxidation 10. The process of sterilizing food in sealed containers is called: (A) Irradiation (B) Freezing (C) Dehydration (D) Canning 11. The enzyme responsible for browning in fruits and vegetables is: (A) Amylase (B) Lipase (C) Polyphenol oxidase (D) Protease 12. The preservation method that involves exposure to ionizing radiation is known as: (A) Lyophilization (B) Osmosis (C) Irradiation (D) Blanching 13. Chemical preservatives are used in food to: (A) Enhance color (B) Destroy or inhibit microorganisms (C) Add flavor (D) Provide nutrition 14. Sodium benzoate is most effective in: (A) Frozen foods (B) Alkaline foods (C) Neutral foods (D) Acidic foods 15. The main principle of dehydration is to: (A) Improve taste (B) Increase enzyme activity (C) Reduce moisture content (D) Increase fat content 16. The process of removing water by sublimation from frozen food is: (A) Filtration (B) Dehydration (C) Freeze drying (D) Osmosis 17. Fermentation helps in preservation by: (A) Increasing sugar (B) Lowering pH and producing acids (C) Raising temperature (D) Removing oxygen 18. The bacteria mainly responsible for fermentation are: (A) Bacillus subtilis (B) Salmonella species (C) Pseudomonas (D) Lactic acid bacteria 19. The principle of pickling is based on: (A) High temperature (B) Low temperature (C) High salt or acid concentration (D) Removing oxygen 20. The process of briefly immersing food in hot water or steam is: (A) Steaming (B) Pasteurization (C) Blanching (D) Boiling 21. The pH range at which most bacteria cannot grow is: (A) 7.5–8.5 (B) 6.0–8.0 (C) Above 9.0 (D) Below 4.5 22. The common preservative used in fruit juices is: (A) Calcium chloride (B) Sodium carbonate (C) Potassium metabisulfite (D) Sodium hydroxide 23. The use of vinegar in pickles helps in preservation by: (A) Increasing sugar content (B) Lowering pH (C) Reducing oxygen (D) Increasing temperature 24. The preservation method involving storage at −18°C or below is: (A) Canning (B) Refrigeration (C) Blanching (D) Freezing 25. The process that kills all microorganisms including spores is: (A) Refrigeration (B) Pasteurization (C) Sterilization (D) Blanching 26. The preservative commonly used in bakery products is: (A) Sodium carbonate (B) Calcium propionate (C) Potassium nitrate (D) Citric acid 27. The use of carbon dioxide for preservation is found in: (A) Modified atmosphere packaging (B) Pasteurization (C) Blanching (D) Filtration 28. Which of the following is not a physical method of food preservation? (A) Irradiation (B) Canning (C) Use of preservatives (D) Freezing 29. Lyophilization is another term for: (A) Freeze drying (B) Osmotic dehydration (C) Sun drying (D) Blanching 30. The purpose of blanching before freezing vegetables is to: (A) Increase water activity (B) Add flavor (C) Improve color (D) Inactivate enzymes 31. The most heat-resistant microorganisms are: (A) Yeasts (B) Bacterial spores (C) Molds (D) Viruses 32. The temperature used for sterilization in an autoclave is: (A) 90°C (B) 121°C (C) 60°C (D) 100°C 33. The principle of food preservation by smoking includes: (A) Raising the pH (B) Absorption of moisture (C) Increase in fat content (D) Dehydration and antimicrobial action of smoke 34. The chemical preservative used in soft drinks is: (A) Calcium carbonate (B) Citric acid (C) Sodium benzoate (D) Ascorbic acid 35. The low temperature storage that maintains food above freezing point is: (A) Canning (B) Deep freezing (C) Refrigeration (D) Sterilization 36. The principle of preservation by sugar is: (A) Enzyme inactivation (B) Osmotic dehydration (C) pH reduction (D) Oxidation 37. The spoilage of canned food is mainly due to: (A) Improper sealing or under-processing (B) Excess acid (C) Too much salt (D) Freezing temperature 38. The best preservation method for leafy vegetables is: (A) Dehydration (B) Smoking (C) Canning (D) Freezing 39. The microorganism used in yogurt production is: (A) Lactobacillus bulgaricus (B) Penicillium roqueforti (C) Aspergillus oryzae (D) Bacillus subtilis 40. The process of preservation by heating food in sealed containers is: (A) Freezing (B) Canning (C) Blanching (D) Drying 41. Food irradiation uses which type of radiation? (A) Gamma rays (B) Ultraviolet rays (C) X-rays (D) Infrared rays 42. The main disadvantage of dehydration is: (A) Loss of flavor and texture (B) Microbial growth increases (C) Water activity increases (D) Nutrient enrichment 43. The enzyme inactivation in fruits is achieved by: (A) Salting (B) Freezing (C) Blanching (D) Smoking 44. The most suitable packaging for frozen foods is: (A) Paper bag (B) Moisture-proof and air-tight (C) Cloth wrap (D) Wooden box 45. The chemical preservative used in meat products is: (A) Potassium sorbate (B) Sodium benzoate (C) Citric acid (D) Sodium nitrite 46. The common cause of food spoilage during storage is: (A) Freezing (B) Vacuum packaging (C) Microbial growth and enzyme activity (D) Irradiation 47. The preservation method that maintains both texture and nutrients effectively is: (A) Canning (B) Freeze drying (C) Blanching (D) Smoking 48. The principle of cold storage depends on: (A) Enhancing oxidation (B) Killing microbes completely (C) Increasing enzyme activity (D) Slowing biochemical and microbial reactions 49. The method suitable for long-term preservation of meat is: (A) Pasteurization (B) Boiling (C) Freezing (D) Blanching 50. The main advantage of food preservation is: (A) Making food perishable (B) Increasing cost (C) Reducing nutrition (D) Availability of seasonal foods year-round