Food Storage Crossword

3. Canned products can be stored on __________________ in a cool, dry place.
5. To avoid bacterial growth, store leftovers within ______________________ hours and containers are sterilized separately.
6. The best way to store eggs is in the refrigerator in the original _______________________.
9. In ________________________ packaging, foods are sealed in foil pouches and then sterilized.
11. In _______________________ packaging, foods and containers are sterilized separately.
13. Foods that spoil easily, such as meats, dairy products, and some fruits and vegetables are called _________________________ foods
14. Dairy products will remain fresh and wholesome in your refrigerator for a few days after the ______________________ stamped on the containers.
15. _______________ food properly is just as important as selecting it.

1. For longer storage, use airtight bags or containers to store food items in the _______________________.
2. Whole-___________________ products, which contain some fat, stay fresher in the refrigerator.
4. Storing the freshest food at the back of the shelf in order that the oldest foods, stored at the front of the shelf will be used first is known as food ___________________.
7. The quality of most fresh fruits and vegetables is maintained by storing them in the ________________________ section of the refrigerator.
8. Shelf-_______________________ foods are perishable foods package in ways that allow them to be stored without refrigeration.
10. Because of their high oil content, nuts may become ________________ (develop a bad flavor).
12. Prepackaged meats and poultry can be stored in the original wrapping in the coldest part of the __________________________.