II. Which of the following statements is false? In each case, say why it is incorrect. A. Salting and sugaring are chemical methods of food preservation that rely on soaking food in a weak solution of salt or sugar. (Hint-will a weak solution do?)
B. Pasteurization of milk kills all microorganisms by rapidly heating the milk until it boils and then allowing it to cool slowly. (Hint-if milk cools slowly what will happen?)
C. Canned foods should not be eaten if the can is swollen and bulging. (Hint- what is causing it to swell?)
D. Fermentation is a method of food preservation that relies on keeping food in an alkaline environment.
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Answer:
Explanation:
. Which of the following statements is false? In each case, say why it isincorrect.
a. Salt and sugar preservations are chemical methods of food preservation thatrely on
soaking food in a weak solution of salt or sugar. (Hint-Will a weak solution be strong
enough to preserve food?) STRONG SOLUTION
b. Pasteurization of milk kills all microorganisms by rapidly heating the milk until it boils
and then allowing it to cool slowly. COOL SUDDENLY
(Hint-If milk cools slowly what will happen?)
c. Canned foods should not be eaten if the can is swollen and bulging. (Hint- what is
causing it to swell?) TRUE
d. Fermentation is a method of food preservation that relies on keeping food in an alkaline
environment. (Hint-should the medium be alkaline?) ACIDIC ENVIRONMENT