Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 3 Pre-vocational Studies, focusing on Agricultural Science. In our previous lesson, we learned about The Effects Of Unbalanced Diet. Today, we’re going to learn about the Meaning Of Food Processing.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Define food processing.
- Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of food processing in daily life.
- Social Domain: Discuss the benefits of food processing with peers.
Food Processing
What is Food Processing? Food processing is the transformation of raw ingredients into finished food products through various methods to make them safer, more palatable, and longer-lasting. Food processing helps us enjoy food for longer periods and makes it safer to eat.
Examples of Food Processing
Some of the major food processing methods include:
- Canning fruits and vegetables
- Drying fish and meat
- Pasteurizing milk
- Freezing fruits and vegetables
Lesson Evaluation
Now that you’ve learned about food processing, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is food processing?
- Give three examples of food processing methods.
- Explain one benefit of food processing.
- Discuss with a classmate why food processing is important.
Conclusion
We’ve learned that food processing is a vital part of our lives, helping us enjoy food for longer periods and making it safer to eat. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
