Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of secondary processing?

  1. Heat treatment of milk.

  2. Descaling and gutting fish.

  3. Peeling, slicing and canning fruit.

  4. Making pasta from wheat flour.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Secondary processing involves turning primary processed ingredients into new food products. Making pasta from wheat flour is a secondary process, whereas the other options are primary processing steps.

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