Agree or disagree with the following statements. Prove your opinion.

1. Grain and beans are stored in tall grain elevators, almost always at a rail head near the point of production. 2. In the USA, where harvest was poorly controlled, grain was often irradiated at the point of production to suppress mold and insects. 3. Fresh fruits and vegetables are sometimes packed in plastic packages and cups for fresh premium markets, or placed in large plastic tubs for sauce and soup processors. 4. Fruits and vegetables are usually refrigerated at the earliest possible moment, and have a shelf life of two years. 5. In Europe most meat for local populations is raised, slaughtered and eaten locally, which is believed to be much less stressful for the animals involved and minimizes meat storage needs. 6. In Australia and New Zealand, where a large proportion of meat production is for export, meat is stored in very large freezer plants before being shipped overseas in freezer ships. 7. A basic food storage calculator can be used to help determine how much of these staple foods a person would need to store in order to sustain life for one full year. 8. An unvarying diet of basic staple foods prepared in the same manner can`t cause appetite exhaustion, leading to less caloric intake. 9. Costs of dry bulk foods (before preparation) are often considerably more than convenience and fresh foods purchased at local markets or supermarkets. 10. Guides for surviving emergency conditions in many parts of the world recommend maintaining a store of essential foods; typically water, cereals, oil, dried milk, and protein rich foods such as beans, lentils, tinned meat and fish.

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Unit 6. Food spoilage / Порча пищи

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