Convience Foods

Question 1

Explain convenience foods.

Answer 1

A food that is partially prepared and needs minimal preparation skills to use it.

Question 2

Advantages

Answer 2

They take little time to prepare - useful for busy people

Frozen vegetables are freshly harvested and therefore contain high amounts of vitamin c

Question 3

Disadvantages

Answer 3

The cost of convenience foods can be higher in comparison to homemade versions.
Cookery skills are not well developed in those who use a lot of convenience foods
They can contain a lot of additives and some people may be negatively effected by them.

Question 4

Name two examples of canned food

Answer 4

Tomatoes

Tuna

Question 5

Name 2 examples of cartons

Answer 5

Fruit juice/smoothies
Sauces
Soup

Question 6

Name 2 examples of cook chills

Answer 6

(Made in a factory then chilled, purchased from fridge at supermarkets)
Ready meals
Processed meats
Puddings

Question 7

Name 2 examples of dried foods

Answer 7

Peas
Rice
Herbs
Pasta

Question 8

Name 2 examples of frozen foods

Answer 8

Fruit/veg, ice cream, meat, pastry

Question 9

Name 2 examples of jars

Answer 9

Sauces
Jam
Baby food
Roasted peppers

Question 10

Name 2 examples of ready to eat foods.

Answer 10

Fruit salads
Sandwich
Biscuits
Cakes

Question 11

Name 2 examples of value (added side dished)

Answer 11

Mashed potatoes
Stir fry vegetables
Garlic bread
Salad leaves