Outline should include considering
- the types of fruits and vegetables chosen
- the processes involved (e.g., pasteurization, homogenization, canning, drying, smoking)
- the types of fruits and vegetables locally available
- the necessity of processing foods.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the different procedures for processing fruits?
- What are the different procedures for processing vegetables?
- What determines the procedure for processing a specific food item?
- How do different processing procedures alter the nutritional value of foods?
Teacher Resource:
Food Science and Technology Career Development Event, Virginia FFA