How to Keep Your Foods Fresh

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World’s oldest preservation techniques

Updated: 2025.08.21

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How to Keep Your Foods Fresh

음식을 신선하게 보관하는 법

Articles

7 Food Preservation Methods

Videos

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

What are some traditional food preservation methods you are familiar with from your own culture?

여러분의 문화에서 전해 내려오는 전통적인 음식 보존 방법에는 어떤 것들이 있나요?

Which food preservation method from the article do you think is the most effective for your home? Why?

이 글에서 소개된 음식 보존 방법 중 집에서 가장 효과적이라고 생각하는 것은 무엇이며, 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever tried making preserved foods such as pickles, kimchi, or jam at home? How was the experience?

피클, 김치, 잼과 같은 보존 식품을 직접 만들어 본 적이 있나요? 그 경험은 어땠나요?

The article mentions that salt and sugar can both preserve food. Which do you think is more effective and why?

글에서는 소금과 설탕이 모두 음식을 보존할 수 있다고 합니다. 둘 중 어느 쪽이 더 효과적이라고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Fermentation can make food last longer but also change its flavor. Do you enjoy fermented foods? Why or why not?

발효는 음식을 오래 보존할 수 있지만, 맛을 변화시키기도 합니다. 발효 음식을 좋아하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever had food go bad quickly even when stored in the fridge? What do you think caused it?

냉장고에 보관했는데도 음식이 빨리 상한 경험이 있나요? 그 원인이 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Would you be interested in learning to preserve food without modern equipment? Why or why not?

현대적 장비 없이 전통적인 방식으로 음식을 보존하는 방법을 배우고 싶다는 생각이 있으신가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q10

Vacuum sealing is a relatively new method. Do you think it is better than traditional methods? Why or why not?

진공 포장은 비교적 새로운 보존 방법입니다. 이 방법이 전통적인 방법보다 더 낫다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

spoiling

causing something to become bad, ruined, or less enjoyable

Example

The constant noise is spoiling the peaceful atmosphere.

Example

The milk is spoiling because it wasn’t kept in the fridge.

flourish

to grow or develop successfully; to thrive

Example

Small businesses can flourish with the right support.

Example

Her art career began to flourish after the exhibition.

preserved

kept in its original state or maintained to prevent decay

Example

The old castle has been well preserved for centuries.

Example

This jam is preserved with natural sugar.

inhibit

to prevent, restrain, or slow down an action or process

Example

Fear can inhibit people from speaking in public.

Example

Certain chemicals inhibit the growth of bacteria.

anaerobic

relating to processes that occur without oxygen

Example

Some bacteria can survive in anaerobic conditions.

Example

Anaerobic exercise, like sprinting, uses energy without relying on oxygen intake.

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