Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary School 2

SUBJECT: FOOD AND NUTRITION

CLASS:� SS 2

DATE:

TERM: 2nd TERM

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WEEK 5

TOPIC: Practical on preservation of foods e.g.

Practical on jellies, pickles and chutneys.�

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Jellies: jellies are fruit preserve that is made by boiling fruit juice, sugar and sometimes pectin until it has a semi-solid consistency.

�Pickles: pickles are preserved vegetables: a small cucumber or other vegetables that has acquired a sharp taste by being preserved in vinegar or brine.

��Pickles are also liquids for preserving foods: liquid usually brine or a vinegar solution used to preserve cold foods such as vegetables or fish. It is also a lumpy mixture of chopped vegetables typically onions, cucumbers preserved in vinegar or brine to give a sharp or spicy flavor and eaten with other foods.

�Chutneys: A sweet and spicy relish made from fruit, spices, sugar and vinegar.

Relish: a spiced side dish or accompaniment to food e.g. pickles or fresh vegetables with chili.

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����PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT: � Using the above methods for preservation, preserve any fruit and vegetable of your choice.�

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