Across
- 1. a therapeutic device, typically a heated pack of gel, cloth, or mineral substance, applied to the body to increase circulation, reduce muscle spasms, and relieve pain
- 5. a home canning method where unheated, raw food (fruits, vegetables, or meats) is packed directly into jars before processing
- 7. cooking under pressure
- 8. a small, sealed paper sachet typically containing 1–5 grams of granulated sweetener (sugar, brown sugar, or sugar substitutes) designed for single-serving use
- 10. a culinary technique involving briefly boiling food—usually vegetables—and immediately plunging it into an ice bath to stop cooking
- 11. a preservation method that lowers food temperatures to 0 °F (-18 °C) or below, transforming liquid content into solid ice
Down
- 2. the process of preserving or extending the shelf life of food by creating an acidic environment (pH 4.6 or lower) through immersion in vinegar or anaerobic fermentation in brine
- 3. a laboratory device consisting of a container filled with heated water, used to incubate samples at a constant, precise temperature over time
- 4. the mental state/mindset, the空隙 (empty space) above contents in a container, or the physical room to move (headroom)
- 6. the process of removing moisture (water or liquid) from a solid, liquid, or gas, usually through the application of heat to achieve a dry state
- 9. To keep safe