Comprehension Check
Shining Ideas from the Kitchen

Name of School:

High School             Middle School             Elementary School                  Other

Position during the School Year:

1. For every 10 degree shift in temperature, how many days of shelf life are lost?

One day
Two days
Three days
Four days

2. What is the priority given for rotation of produce in storage?

Value-added
First-in, First-out
Cross Contamination
Air Sealing

3. Where do you store ethylene producing fruits like ripe pears?

In a separate refrigerator away from other fruits and vegetables
Under the meat in the refrigerator
Separate from ethylene-sensitive fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator
In the dry storage

4. What is a method to prevent cut fruit from discoloring?

Store in 32-36 degrees Fahrenheit
Put in plastic bags
Wash in cold running water
Dip cut fruit in diluted lemon juice

5. What makes vegetables inviting to eat?

Students can reach them easily
They are cut into bite-sized pieces
Clear packaging
All of the above