Across
- 3. the process of removing moisture or water from a substance, material, or surface, typically making it dry, hard, or preserved.
- 5. food is a preservation method that lowers temperatures to O,-18 or below, turning internal moisture into ice
- 8. a food preservation method that uses a specialized, airtight pot to process low-acid foods (vegetables, meats, soups) at high temperatures, typically 240°F or higher.
- 9. the unfilled, empty space between the top of the food or liquid in a jar and the underside of the lid.
- 10. plunging food—usually vegetables or fruits—into boiling water or steam for a short time (1–4 minutes)
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- 1. the process of preserving or flavoring food—typically vegetables or fruits—by submerging them in an acidic solution (usually vinegar) or a salty brine.
- 2. a small, single-serving pouch containing roughly 4 grams (one teaspoon) of sugar or artificial sweetener.
- 4. to keep, save, or maintain something in its original state, safe from injury, decay, or ruin.
- 6. a canning method where raw, unheated food is packed directly into jars and processed without pre-cooking.
- 7. a gentle cooking technique where a container of food is placed into a larger pan of hot water, then heated on the stovetop or in the oven.
- 9. a therapeutic device, such as a gel pack, electric pad, or heated cloth, applied to the body to deliver localized, moist, or dry heat.