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TLE - HE
Quarter 2 - Module 8:
Conducts Simple Research and Assess
Preserved Food
TLE-Home Economics– Grade 6
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Quarter 2 - Module 8: Conducts Simple Research and Assess Preserved Food
First Edition, 2020

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TLE - HE
Quarter 2 - Module 8:
Conducts Simple Research
and Assess Preserved Food
 What I Need to Know

Success in food preservation starts with careful planning. Careful planning

also means preparing and checking all that is required before starting to work on
your food preserved. In this module, you will learn about what are the factors to
consider in planning foods to preserve, determine the market demands and trends
of preserved foods by conducting survey and assessment.
It is wise to make/conduct survey especially when comparing prices from
different stores, open markets and factory outlets so that you can choose the lowest
price for the same quality.

Content Standard
Demonstrates understanding and skills in the basics of food preservation.

Performance Standard
Preserve food/s using appropriate tools and materials and applying in
basics of food.

Learning Competencies TLE6HE-0i-13-14

1. Conducts simple research/ survey to determine market trends and

demands in preserved and processed foods.
2. Assess preserved/ processed food as to quality using the rubrics

Learning Objectives

At the end of the module you should be able to:

1. Discuss the factors to consider in planning foods to preserve

2. Determine the market demands and trends on preserved foods by making
a survey in your community market.
3. Assess preserved/ processed food as to quality using the rubrics.
4. Value the advantages and disadvantages of food preservation.

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 What I Know

Multiple Choice: Read the sentences carefully and write the letter of the correct
answer in your notebook.

1. Success in food preservation starts with _______.

a. careful planning
b. making a list of what is needed
c. thinking ahead
d. wise buying

2. The first consideration in choosing food to preserve is to find out __.

a. those that are cheap

b. those that are in the market
c. those available in your home garden
d. those available in the community
3. When you are able to follow properly what is in the recipe, it means that
you have ______.

a. knowledge of what to do
b. skills of what to do
c. knowledge and skills
d. knowledge and understanding
4. Efficient preparation of food preserves needs_____.
a. careful planning
b. tools and equipment
c. careful measurement of ingredients
d. all of the above
5. The amount of money needed to buy materials needed for preservation is
referred to as the _____.

a. budget
b. cost
c. market cost
d. total cost
6. Good quality fruits and vegetables should be _____.

a. fresh with bright color characteristics of the fruits and

vegetables
b. of unusual size and shape
c. in abundance since they are in season
d. uniform in texture

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7. Good quality fish should not have ______.

a. clear bright eyes

b. shiny and tight scales in a firm body
c. strong seaweed odor
d. slightly foul odor
8. Good quality pork should have ____.

a. smooth, fine grained, lean meat

b. an unusual meaty odor
c. thick skin and fat
d. thin lean meat
9. In preparing food preserves, maintain strict ______.

a. hygiene at all times

b. time and energy use
c. use of ingredients
d. schedule to follow
10. Hygiene should start with oneself. This means that you _____.
a. should take a bath before working
b. wear your kitchen outfit before starting
c. prepare the right kind and amount of ingredients
d. clean all tools and utensils before using

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 Lesson
Conducts Simple Research
8 and Assess Preserved Food

Food preservation gives a lot of benefits to people. It is not just beneficial in

terms of preserving the nutrients from various foods but also it can prevent from food
shortage in the community. There are a lot of ways in food preservation and we can
see samples of it in the market and at home. In this lesson, we will learn the steps
in preserving food properly as well as what is the perfect method to be used in
preserving different kinds of food. We can only say that it is excellent if we get to try
making or by assessing its quality and so may you enjoy as you will learn more about
food preservation.

What’s In

If you are planning to make food preservation as your family’s business, what
would you do to make sure that your product will be marketable? Write your
answer in your notebook.

What’s New

Look at the picture of the community below. Identify the food that is abundant
and think of ways on how to preserve it. Write your answer in your notebook.
Abundant food:

______________________________________

How to preserve:
______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________
_____________________________________

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 What is It

Success in food preservation starts with careful planning. Know the following
when planning foods for preservation: what food to preserve, the tools and equipment
needed, what to buy, how much to buy, when to buy, and how much is needed.
Careful planning also means preparing and checking all that is required before
starting to work.

Factors to Consider in Planning Foods to Preserve

In planning what food to preserve, consider the following:

 Availability of food in the community

Are these foods produced in the community? Are they easily found in the market
and retail stores? Is there an abundance of this? Can you choose those that are of
good quality needed for your project?

The best guide is to consider those foods that are in season. In season means
the time that they are harvested. When newly harvested, they are very fresh, plenty,
and can be bought at the lowest price.

 Knowledge and Skills

This is an important consideration. How much do you know about food
preservation? How much experience do you have? These are questions you
need to ask yourself before starting.

To acquire knowledge and skills, consider the following pointers:

a. Read as much literature on food preservation as you can

b. Observe films, videos, and TV demos on food preservation.
c. Assist your mother in marketing. Examine those that are
found in the market.
d. Know where these foods are brought and where they are
cheapest
e. Know how to interpret and follow a recipe.
f. Know the different tools and equipment and how each one
is used properly.
g. Have a collection of recipes on food preservatives.
h. Consult your teacher, mother, or any expert in food
preservation.

Following these pointers can greatly help you gain the practical knowledge
and the beginning skills to make a good start. Remember, to start on trial and error
is expensive if you fail. It means time, effort and money.

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  Tools and Equipment
Tools and equipment are important aids to preparation and cooking.
Without them, you cannot do your preparation and cooking. Without these
tools and equipment, you cannot execute the steps in a recipe and measure
the ingredients accurately, such as: pare, slice, chop, and cook at the right
temperature. Know what tools and equipment you need and how to use each
properly.

Some common tools and equipment in food preservation include the

following:

 Measuring cups and spoons

 Trays
 Weighing scale
 Sterilizer
 Set of Knives
 Packaging materials- bottles, cans, plastic packages
 Mixing bowls
 Plastic sealer
 Basins
 Kettle, pots, pans, and other cooking equipment
 Tongs
 Stove
 Utility plates

 Budget

This refers to the amount of money intended for the project. How much
money do you need to make to one kind of preserve? How many do you plan
to make? Determine the budget by estimating the cost of the following:

- Tools, utensils, and equipment

- Ingredients
- Packaging materials
- Light, water, fuel
- Labor, if needed
-Others like transportation

It is wise to make a survey of the cost of the above by comparing prices

different stores, open markets, and factory outlets. Choose the lowest price for
the same quality.
Remember to make a complete list of what to buy, how much to buy,
where to buy, and when to buy these. Approximate the amount of money
needed. It is advisable to have a little money than what is needed in the budget
for unexpected or emergency expenses.

Guides in Preparing Your Food Preserves

When preparing food preserves, be guided by the following:

1. Select the right kind and quality of ingredients needed for the recipe.
For example, green saba is good for banana chips, while ripe saba is
good for saba in syrup.

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 2. Wash all ingredients properly. Cut off unwanted portions. Pare the skin
thinly to remove blemishes or bruises which may affect the flavor of
the product.
3. Prepare all ingredients in the correct amount or quality prescribed by
the recipe. Remember to measure properly using standard measuring
cups and spoons or weighing scale.
4. Prepare equipment and tools for preparing and cooking. Wash
thoroughly to remove dirt and unpleasant odor.
5. Always maintain strict hygiene and sanitation, starting with the
surrounding, tools and equipment, and ingredients.
6. Wear your kitchen working outfit. Remove pieces of jewelry, especially
rings, watches, and bracelets. Then wash your hand thoroughly before
starting to work.
7. Read and follow the instructions in the recipe carefully, from the exact
measurement of ingredients to the step-by-step procedure in cooking.
If possible, post a copy of the recipe in front of your working table to
remind you of what to do every step of the way.
8. Remember to sterilize your bottles and other containers before using
them. They should be free from bacteria that may spoil the food.
How to do Survey Research

Survey research means collecting information about a group of people by

asking them questions and analyzing the results. To conduct an effective survey,
follow these six steps:

1. Determine who will participate in the survey

2. Decide the type of survey (mail, online, or in person)
3. Design the survey questions and layout
4. Distribute the survey
5. Analyze the responses
6. Write up the result

Advantages and Disadvantages in Food Preservation

Advantages:

 Food spoilage is prevented

 Longevity of food increases
 Source of Family income
 Food are made available throughout the year especially in
times of calamities
 Fresh foods may be preserved in a single operation
 Energy requirements are very low
Disadvantages:

 Nutrients can be lost and the nutritive quality of preserved food

can be lower.
 Alteration of taste
 Too many additives may be toxic

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 What’s More

Activity 1

In the first column put a check mark (/) if you agree on the practice
and (x) mark if you disagree. On the second column, draw a star if
you practice it, and a if you do not. Do this in your notebook.

Practice/ Not
Agree/
Practiced
PRACTICES Disagree
Or
(/) or (x)
Fruits and vegetables in season are the
best buy for making preserves

Make it a habit to compare prices of

one item from different stores to know
which offers the lowest price

Assist your mother while cooking, you

will learn while you help

View films, videos, and TV programs on

cooking demos

Assist your mother or sister in

marketing. Know the quality of your
food products to be used.

Collect recipes on your food preserves.

This gives you plenty of recipes to
choose from

Experiment on one recipe until you

perfect it.

Master the preparation of one recipe

that you can make into a business in
the future

Reflection: If you answered 7 or more (/) and you have Very Good knowledge and
actual practices on how to plan for food preservation. For statements with answers of
(x) and (o), examine each statement carefully. Find out what you can do to acquire the
right information and the opportunity to exercise each practice.

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Activity 2

Determine the market demands and trends on preserved foods by making

a survey in your community market (like sari- sari store or mini tsangge in
your barangay). Identify the preserved foods sold under the following ways of
preserving food. Use the format below. Copy and do it in a piece of paper.

Sugar
Drying Freezing Smoking Refrigerating Pickling Curing Salting
Preservation

What I Have Learned

How can food preservation help our family and the economy of our country
especially during this time of pandemic? Answer in your notebook.

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Choose any preserved food that you have in your house. Rate its quality using the
rubric below with a rating scale of Outstanding, Very Good, Good and Fair to
indicate your personal judgement.

(Use the rubric to evaluate the product)

OUTSTAN VERY
GOOD FAIR POOR
DING GOOD
(3) (2) (1)
(5) (4)
1. Appearance
a. Form
b. Color
c. Texture
2. Palatability
a. Right taste expected for the
product
TOTAL

Copied from Learning and Living in the 21st Century Work Text in Home Economics and
Livelihood Educatio

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 Assessment

Answer the question below:

What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of food preservation? Write
your answer in your notebook. You will be graded based on the rubric below.

Fair Good Very Good

5 pts 10 pts 15 pts
Knowledge and Student was able Student was able Student was able
understanding to convey limited to convey a few to convey several
ideas on the topic ideas on the topic
ideas on the topic
with little with some degree with a good
knowledge of knowledge degree of
knowledge
Effort Student put little Student put some Student put full
or no effort into effort into this effort into this
this activity. activity. activity.

Additional Activities

Name any 5 foods that are preserved and identify the method of food preservation
used. Copy the table and answer in your notebook.

Food Method of preservation

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ASSESSMENT
Advantages:
• Food spoilage is prevented
• Longevity of food increases
• Source of Family income
• Food are made available throughout the year especially in times of
calamities
• Fresh foods may be preserved in a single operation
• Energy requirements are very low
Disadvantages:
• Nutrients can be lost and the nutritive quality of preserved food can be
lower.
• Alteration of taste
• Too many additives may be toxic
Food preservation
1. a
contributes better nutrition for
Abundant food: 2. d
the family by preventing scarcity
Banana 3. c
of food. It is a means of
4. d
increasing family income. It
How to preserve: 5. a
helps the economic development
Banana Chips 6. c
of the country because farmers
Banana Jam 7. d
are encouraged to produce more,
Banana Candy 8. a
since the excess food can be
Banana Syrup 9. a
preserved and sold in the
10. a
market.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED WHAT’S NEW
WHAT I KNOW
Answer Key
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