Across
- 3. pasteurization method using high temperature for a short time
- 4. removing water from food to prevent spoilage
- 5. a measure of how acidic or basic a food is
- 8. microscopic organisms that can spoil food or cause illness
- 11. pasteurization method using ultra-high temperature
- 12. substances in food that cause chemical reactions leading to spoilage
- 13. heating food to kill harmful bacteria
- 14. Life, the length of time food stays safe to eat
Down
- 1. Water Bath, a canning method used for high-acid foods
- 2. Preservation, methods used to keep food safe and make it last longer
- 3. the space between the food and the lid in a jar
- 6. preserving food by storing it at very cold temperatures
- 7. water found in food
- 9. preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers
- 10. Canning, a canning method used for low-acid foods
- 12. when water changes from a liquid to a gas
- 15. Burn, dry spots on frozen food caused by air exposure