Food Preservation MMS

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Across
  1. 1. an outdoor food gathering, often the culprit in food spoilage
  2. 3. a dried up grape
  3. 4. controlled activity of certain bacteria, molds and yeasts to make cheese, vinegar and sauerkraut
  4. 7. a dried up plum
  5. 9. a microorganism often associated with eggs and poultry
  6. 10. a very common bacteria that lives on the surface of raw meats, sprouts and other raw foods but can be used for good things
  7. 11. removing the moisture from foods to prevent growth of bacteria and fungi
  8. 13. heating a product to a temperature that will kill bad bacteria without ruining the product
  9. 15. using a thin layer of paraffin to hold moisture in and keep organisms out
  10. 16. food poisoning organism that can be fatal to humans
  11. 17. the process of putting food in a container and heating it
Down
  1. 2. exposing foods to electrically charged particles to kill microorganisms and extend shelf life
  2. 5. exposing raw foods to heat by steaming or boiling for a brief time, then freezing it
  3. 6. using a white crystalline substance which is often used to flavor food
  4. 7. cucumbers that have been soaked in brine with spices added
  5. 8. using very low temperatures to slow the growth of microorganisms
  6. 9. using wood fires to create an environment for preserving meats
  7. 12. a good microorganism used to make bread rise
  8. 14. level of pH that hinders the growth of microorganisms