CHARACTERISTICS OF FOOD GOOD FOR

PRESERVATION
The kind of food to be preserved will depend
upon the kind of raw food to use. It is
important to choose the best kind of foods.
Here are some characteristic of foods good
for preservation.
1. Fruits should be smooth, free from cuts or
decay.
2.Vegetables should be free from worms
and insects bites.
3.Fruits and vegetables should be in season
and newly gathered.
4.Fresh meat should have a bright color
beef is cherry red while pork is light pink.
They should have no unusual smell.
5. Fish should be firm, with clear eyes.
Check the foods good for preservation.
_____ 1. Fish with clear eyes.
_____ 2. Vegetables with insects bites.
_____ 3. Imported fruits.
_____ 4. Fruits of good color and smell.
_____ 5. Large or medium-sized fruits.
_____ 6. Tough old meat.
_____ 7. Crisp, green vegetables.
_____ 8. Cherry red beef.
_____ 9. Newly bought pork.
_____ 10. Fruits and vegetables in season.