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Buying and storing food: AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition questions

Every AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition exam question on 3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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215 questions

  1. Q01.13

    June 2024 · Written paper

    1 mark3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  2. Q01.11

    June 2023 · Written paper

    1 mark3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  3. Q06.1

    June 2023 · Written paper

    2 marks3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  4. Q02.1

    June 2022 · Written paper

    2 marks3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  5. Q02.2

    June 2022 · Written paper

    6 marks3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  6. Q01.5

    November 2021 · Written paper

    1 mark3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  7. Q01.7

    November 2021 · Written paper

    1 mark3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  8. Q02.1

    November 2021 · Written paper

    3 marks3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  9. Q02.4

    November 2021 · Written paper

    4 marks3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food3.4.1.1 Microorganisms and enzymes
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  10. Q01.1

    November 2020 · Written paper

    1 mark3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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  11. Q02.1

    November 2020 · Written paper

    3 marks3.4.2.1 Buying and storing food
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All 11 questions on Buying and storing food, as a list
  1. June 2024, Written paper, Q01.13 (1 mark): What is the temperature range where bacteria multiply rapidly? [1 mark] A 3 °C to 61 °C B 5 °C to 63 °C C 7 °C to 65 °C D 9 °C to 67 °C
  2. June 2023, Written paper, Q01.11 (1 mark): Ambient storage is most suitable for [1 mark] A canned soup. B chilled pizza. C frozen peas. D raw chicken.
  3. June 2023, Written paper, Q06.1 (2 marks): Identify two ingredients that would display a use-by date. [2 marks] 1 2
  4. June 2022, Written paper, Q02.1 (2 marks): From the ingredient list: • name one ingredient with a use-by date • name one ingredient with a best before date. [2 marks] Use-by date Best before date
  5. June 2022, Written paper, Q02.2 (6 marks): Explain how the ingredients used to make the chicken curry and rice should be stored. Do not repeat your answers. [6 marks] Ingredient Explanation Raw chicken b
  6. November 2021, Written paper, Q01.5 (1 mark): Which type of fish is most suitable for storing safely at an ambient temperature? [1 mark] A Canned B Fresh C Frozen D Smoked
  7. November 2021, Written paper, Q01.7 (1 mark): Chilled foods are best stored at [1 mark] A –18°C B –3°C C 2°C D 9°C
  8. November 2021, Written paper, Q02.1 (3 marks): State three food safety points to consider when buying fresh fish. [3 marks] 1 2 3
  9. November 2021, Written paper, Q02.4 (4 marks): Explain the food term temperature danger zone when storing and cooking beef burgers. [4 marks]
  10. November 2020, Written paper, Q01.1 (1 mark): Which is the correct definition of a ‘use-by’ date? [1 mark] A Food can be sold after this date. B Food is safe to eat after this date. C Food must be eaten by
  11. November 2020, Written paper, Q02.1 (3 marks): Give three different rules for storing food safely in a fridge. [3 marks] 1 2 3

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