Cambridge IGCSE · Food and Nutrition (0648)

Convenience foods: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Convenience foods.

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the main reason why labelling is mandatory on convenience food packaging?

Question 2

1 mark

When considering the packaging of convenience foods, which material is most commonly used for its ability to withstand high-pressure heating during the canning process?

Question 3

1 mark

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is a technique used in the production of many convenience foods. How does this process extend the shelf-life of a pre-packaged mixed leaf salad?

Question 4

1 mark

Which material is frequently used for the packaging of frozen convenience foods because it is moisture-proof and flexible?

Question 5

1 mark

When using cook-chill convenience meals, why is it vital to follow the reheating instructions exactly?

Question 6

2 marks

State two reasons why consumers might choose to use ready-to-eat convenience foods instead of preparing meals from scratch.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how the use of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) helps to extend the shelf life of convenience foods.

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Question 8

6 marks

Discuss the specific functions of emulsifiers and antioxidants as additives in processed convenience foods to ensure product stability and shelf-life.

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Question 9

4 marks

Packaging plays a vital role in the convenience food industry.
(a) Give two reasons why manufacturers use plastic packaging for microwaveable ready-meals.
(b) State two environmental disadvantages of the extensive use of packaging for convenience foods.

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Question 10

6 marks

Convenience foods can be used 'intelligently' to create healthy meals.
(a) Explain what is meant by the intelligent use of convenience foods.
(b) Provide two detailed examples of how a tin of chickpeas (a convenience food) could be used as a base for a nutritious family meal, identifying the extra ingredients needed to ensure a balanced result.

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