Keep it cool: the cold chain — Farm to Table · Fruits & Vegetables
Leo wonders how a lettuce from a farm far away can still be crisp in her fridge. Berry follows one lettuce on its cool journey from the field to the plate.
Your task
Put the lettuce's journey in order.
- Leafy vegetables lose water and wilt quickly when they are warm. Keeping them cool at every step, from the field to the fridge, is called the cold chain. If one link gets warm, the food spoils sooner.
- Invented stories to learn from, not medical or diet advice. Every body and every family eats differently. For health or allergy questions, talk to a trusted adult or a health professional.
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Score
- Plant & food knowledge — You understood how this part of the plant world works.
- Caring for the planet — You chose what is kind to the garden and the planet.
- Safe & ask for help — You stayed safe and knew when to ask a trusted adult.
In real life
Many farms harvest leafy vegetables early in the morning and cool them within hours. Refrigerated lorries, ships and shop chillers keep fruit and vegetables fresh for longer, which means less food is thrown away.
Farm to Table
Invented stories to learn from, not medical or dietary advice. Every body is different. Never eat wild plants, berries or mushrooms without a trusted adult. Allergies are a matter for adults and doctors: if you feel unwell after eating, tell an adult straight away. Nothing about you is collected; progress stays on this device.
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