MARIKINA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

FIRST SEMESTER
S.Y. 2020-2021

Food Selection, Preparation and Handling

TASK SHEET
PROPER STORAGE TECHNIQUES OF
FRUITS AND VEGETABLE AT HOME

Student’s Name:

Year and Section:

Performance Outcome:

With the available resources, supplies and materials, you should be able to
show the proper storage techniques of fruits and vegetables in your home
following the procedure:

Time to complete task: 1 week

Supplies and Materials:

 Realia (different fruits and vegetables available in your home)
 Packaging materials

Procedure:
1. Wash and clean all fruits and vegetables before storing in
designated packing materials.
2. Clean and sanitize the packaging materials and area to prevent
cross contamination.
3. Use the proper storage container/packaging materials to have
moisture retention and reduction of disease transmission.
4. Handle all fruits and vegetables with care while storing.
5. Monitor the temperatures. Fruits and vegetables that require cold
should be in moist conditions while fruits and vegetables that
require warm should be in dry condition.
6. Take a picture of the before and after storage of the different fruits
and vegetables at home.
7. Make sure there is a 3-day gap before checking the stored fruits
and vegetables.
8. Make an e-portfolio of the before and after and include your
observation for each fruits and vegetables stored.
9. Submit the files to your leader then class President will compile.
Assessment Method/s:
Oral Questioning
Portfolio

Submitted to: Date:

PROPER STORAGE TECHNIQUES OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLE AT HOME
BEFORE AFTER

Perfectly ripe tomatoes should be kept at room There were overripe tomatoes that were not stored in
temperature on the counter away from sunlight. Make cold temperature. It is advised to store these overripe
sure they're in a single layer, not touching one another, tomatoes in the fridge.
and stem side up. Consume within a couple of days.