Overview of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers

Question 1

A benefit of refrigerating fruits and vegetables is that refrigeration ____ oxidation.

Answer 1

slows

Question 2

Another benefit of refrigerating fruits and vegetables is that refrigeration ____ the multiplication of bacteria in the cells and fibers.

Answer 2

reduces

Question 3

Fruits and vegetables are prone to enzyme action and ____.

Answer 3

dehydration

Question 4

Meats and poultry are prone to spoilage from ____.

Answer 4

microbial growth

Question 5

(T/F) Enzymes are destroyed by fast freezing.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

(T/F) Dehydration in a freezer causes oxidation of food.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

(T/F) Food containers should be covered and airtight to keep foods moist and maintain a dry cabinet interior.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

In what temperature range should the fresh food cabinet of a refrigerator be kept?

Answer 8

35 F to 40F

Question 9

In what temperature range should the freezer cabinet of a refrigerator-freezer be kept?

Answer 9

0 F to -10 F