TOOLS/UTENSILS AND

EQUIPMENT USED IN FOOD

PRESERVATION
MRS. LODIVINA T. ANTIOJO
In this lesson, the different tools/utensils
and equipment will be discussed. The
pupils will know the right and proper
handling of this tools/utensils and
equipment used in food preservation.
Can you give example of tools/
equipment used in food
preservation?
What is the difference between
tools and equipment?
 What is the importance in
familiarizing the tools or equipment
in food preservation?
What are the use of the following pictures?
The tools used in food preservation are much the
same as the tools used in a standard kitchen.
Finding the right tools for preserving foods will be
simple when the different classifications are
understood.
 Tools/Utensils and Equipment in Food
Preservation
Funnel - an open vessel ending at the bottom in a tube used
for pouring liquids into another container.

Pressure Canner - used to can low acid food. Can be

purchased with weighted or dial gauges. Available in many
sizes.

Measuring Cups - for accurate measurement of ingredients. It

is usually a set of individual cups graduated in fractions of 3/4,
½, 1/3, and ¼. Liquid ingredients are usually measured using
measuring cup made of transparent glasses or plastic cups.
 Tools/Utensils and Equipment in Food
Preservation
Jelly Bags - used to strain juice from softened fruit
and pulp.

Measuring Spoons – come in sets of individual

spoons measuring 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, ½
teaspoon, and ¼ teaspoon.

Colander or Strainer - good for draining fruits and

vegetables.
 Tools/Utensils and Equipment in Food
Preservation
Tongs – tool for seizing, holding, or lifting.

Knives – used for cutting slicing fish or meat;

scaling fish. Useful knives include a paring
knife, a sharp chopping knife, and a vegetable
peeler
 Tools/Utensils and Equipment in Food
Preservation
Spatula – used to run down sides of filled jars to release air
bubbles without damaging the jar.

Crock – used to ferment food in pickling, should be clean and

free from cracks.

Spoons – used for stirring and spooning (wooden spoons for

stirring and packing; slotted spoons for lifting.)
 Tools/Utensils and Equipment in Food
Preservation

Scale – used to measure food by

weight.

Timer – used to measure processing

time accurately.
ACTIVITY
Identify the following tools/utensils and equipment
inside the box. Write your answer on your paper.
 Match the tools/utensils and equipments in Column A with
their uses in Column B. Write the correct letter of your
answer on the blank.

Column A Column B
____1. Measuring Cup a. used to measure processing time accurately
____2. Timer b. used for accurate measurement of ingredients
____3. Funnel c. used to can low acid food
____4. Pressure Canner d. good for draining fruits and vegetables
____5. Colander e. used for transferring bulk items into smaller container
 REMEMBER THIS

Every tool/utensil and equipment that are

purchased are accompanied with a manual
containing specification as to how they are
used, manipulated or operated, cared for and
stored to lengthened serviceability.