Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF BATAC

ACTIVITY SHEETS IN TECHNOLOGY AND

LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 6
HOME ECONOMICS
QUARTER 0, WEEK 6

FOOD PRESERVATION
MELCS:
1. Explains different ways of food preservation (drying, salting freezing and
processing) (TLE6HE-0F-10)
2. Uses the tools/utensils and equipment and their substitutes in food
preservation/processing. (TLE6HE-0g-11)
3. Preserves food applying principles and skills in food preservation processing.
(TLE6HE-0h-12)

Objectives:
1. Explains different ways of food preservation (drying, salting, freezing, and
processing).
2. Identify the uses of tools/utensils and equipment and their substitutes in
food preservation/processing.
3. Preserves food applying and skills in food preservation processing.

Prepared by:

LIZA LYNDA B. TAGUDIN

Teacher III

CHERRY JEAN O. DE LA CRUZ

Teacher III
Background Information
Preserve Food/s Using Appropriate Tools and
Materials and Applying the Basics of Food
Preserved food like fruit jams, dried fish, ham, and other processed meat are
much in demand in the market. For this reason, it can be a suitable business venture
for people looking for ways to supplement the family income.

Different ways of preserving food

 Drying- This is the easiest and the most common method. The moisture
content of the food is removed.
o Drying under the sun – food is salted and placed under the sun.
o Mechanical dryer – uses artificial heated air with the use of a machine.
o Example: tuyo, pork skin, manggo, shrimp
 Salting – Application of salt to the food to be preserved.
o Example: bagoong, burong manggo, mustard, salted egg, fish sauce
 Freezing – This is a quick and convenient way to preserve food such as meat,
meat, poultry, and fish, which are stored in the freezer until they are to be
consumed.
 Refrigeration- Food is kept at low temperature to prolong their freshness.
o Example: eggs, milk, fruits, vegetables
 Smoking – This is a method in which food items such as cured meat or fish is
exposed to smoke not only to preserve them but also to add flavor and color.
o Example: tinapa, tapa, longganisa, ham
 Curing – This method is done by soaking or injecting meat with preservatives
like sugar, salt, and vinegar solution.
o Example: longganisa, tocino
 Pickling – Adding pickling solution vinegar, salt, and sugar to vegetables like
grated green papaya, ginger, carrots, onion, and bell pepper.
 Canning – This is a method in which processed food is placed and sealed in
airtight cans.
o Example: sardines, tomato sauce, pineapple sauce
  Fermentation- This is achieved by soaking or saturating the food in adequate
amount of salt to prevent it from spoiling and would even have a better taste.
Fermented food can be used as sauce, seasoning, or viand. Some of the
examples are bagoong, fish sauce (patis), soy sauce, vinegar and cheese or
yogurt.
Tools and Equipment needed in preserving food

Knife- is a cutting tool used in paring, peeling, and cutting food.

Mixing bowl- is used for placing and mixing ingredients.

Tray- is a rectangular, shallow container where ingredients are

placed during preparation.

Chopping board – is where food is placed when cut.

Colander- is where vegetables and fruits are drained.

Glass measuring cup- is used in measuring liquid ingredients.

 Measuring spoons – are used for measuring ingredients in
small quantity.

Preserving bottles- it is where food to be preserved are placed.

Grater – used for grating fruits or vegetables.

Funnel- is used for placing liquid in containers with small

opening.

Strainer- is used in straining food to remove lumps or drain

food in Small quantity.

Weighing scale- is used to weigh required ingredients.

Hand towel -is used for wiping bottles and hands while
working.

Plastic measuring cup- is used for measuring dry ingredients.

Principles of Food Preservation
A good method of food preservation is one that slows down or prevents
altogether the action of the agents of spoilage.

List the principles of food preservation.

1. Removal of micro-organisms or inactivating them
2. Inactivating enzymes
3. Preventing insects, worms and rats

Preservation methods
1. Blanching is a cooking process in which a food, usually a vegetable or fruits, is
scalded in boiling water, removed after a brief, timed interval, and finally plunged
into iced water or placed under cold running water to halt the cooking process.
2. Pasteurization is a process in which packaged and non-packaged foods (such as
milk and fruit juice) are treated with mild heat.
3. Sterilization is a process that removes kills or deactivates microorganisms.
4. Boiling is the rapid vaporization of a liquid, which occurs when a liquid is heated to
its boiling point.
5. Steam is the process or technique of cooking food by heating it in steaming from
boiling water.
6. Refrigeration is the process of subjecting food or drink to cold in order to chill or
preserve it.
7. Freezing is when enzyme action is slowed but not stopped.
Name:_________________________________________________Date:_________

Grade/Section:__________________________________________Score:________

Activity 1: FOOD PRESERVATION: LOOP WORD

Direction: Find and encircle the eight words that are related to food
preservation.

S M O K I N G R U L S A F B R
O D K J V V G R O D A N U A S
S B U L G M P I C K L I N G O
S X O M L J T P E O T R K L C
P X N N T C C A N N I N G N U
F R E E Z I N G S N N X G C R
A S M O K R N U K M G V H E I
E K F E R M E N T A T I O N N
R E F R I G E R A T I O N N G

SMOKING CURING

SALTING CANNING

FERMENTATION PICKLING

REFRIGERATION FREEZING
Name:_________________________________________________Date:_________

Grade/Section:__________________________________________Score:________

Activity 2.A. SUBSTITUTE TOOL: Choose me!

Direction: In the absence of the following tools, what other tool can be
used as substitute? Circle your answer.

1. a. standard coffee mug b. basin

2. a. tablespoon b. frying spoon

3. a. colander b. basin

4. a. bowl b. plate

5. a. strainer b. pale

Activity 2.B. GUIDELINES IN PRESERVING FOOD. Check me out!

Direction: Mark check (/) if the guideline help in preserving food and wrong (X)
if not.
_______ 1. Acquire expensive tools and equipment for food preservation.

_______2. Use properly sanitized and appropriate equipment.

_______3. Select the best process and method for your product.

_______4. Seal the jar tightly, put proper labels, and store in a cool, dry
place.

_______5. Be clean and wear clean kitchen outfit.

Name:_________________________________________________Date:_________

Grade/Section:__________________________________________Score:________

Activity 3. PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PRESERVATION: Rescue the

Vegies!
Direction: List down 10 vegetables/fruits found in your vegetable garden.
Explain how will you preserve the vegetables/fruits. Take
video/picture while doing the activity and then send the output
to 911klasrum group chat. Apply the principles of food
preservation.

Name of Vegetable/Fruit Preservation

Ex: Amplaya fruit Remove the moisture, put in clean plastic then store
in moderate temperature inside the refrigerator.

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Rubric in giving score:
4 3 2 1
Explanation A complete Good solid Explanation is Misses key
response with a response with unclear points
detailed clear
explanation explanation
Demonstrated Shows Shows Response Response
knowledge complete substantial shows some shows a
understanding understanding understanding complete lack
of the of the problem, of the problem of
questions, ideas, and understanding
ideas, and processes for the problem
processes
Requirements Goes beyond Meets the Hardly meets Does not meet
the requirements of the the
requirements of the problem requirements requirements
the problem of the problem of the problem
Name:_________________________________________________Date:_________

Grade/Section:__________________________________________Score:________

Activity 4: Let me in!

Direction: Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct word.

Prevents sugar and salt food preservation

Drying spoilage bacteria

A good method of food preservation is one that slows down or

1.____________ altogether the action of the agents of spoilage. Also, during
the process of 2.___________________, the food should not be damaged. In
order to achieve this, certain basic methods were applied on different types of
foods. For example in earlier days, in very cold weather condition, ice was
used to preserve foods. Thus, very low temperature became an efficient
method for preventing food 3. __________.
Heat, smoke, 4.____________, and 5._________________ are some
ways to control microorganism when preserving foods.
References
MELC Technology and Livelihood Education (Home Economics) page 414

Peralta, Gloria A. Ed.D. et.al. Life Skills Through TLE textbook. Vibal Group,
Inc.2016

Definition and Methods of Food Preservation. Retrieved from

www.britannica.com on September 15, 2020

Food Preservation –an overview/Science Directs Topics. Retrieved from

www.sciencedirect.com on September 28, 2020.

Home Preservation-10 Ways to Preserve Food at Home. Retrieved from

www.commonsensehome.com on October 13, 2020