8. What makes the food more tender? A. lemon juice B. salt C. oil D. soy sauce 9. Which of the following describes the main function of an acidic ingredient in a marinade? A. adds nutrition to the dish B. reduces cooking time C. firms the skin for flavor absorption D. softens foods for flavor absorption 10. How can you tell if marinated meat is good? A. the meat should be soft or mushy B. the meat should be slimny, sticky or tacky C. the meat should be firm but tender when you touch it D. the odor may be sour or it may have a vinegary smell
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Answer:8. A. lemon juice(Lemon juice, being acidic, helps break down proteins and makes food more tender.)9. D. softens foods for flavor absorption(Acidic ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar help tenderize the food and allow flavors to penetrate better.)10. C. the meat should be firm but tender when you touch it(Properly marinated meat should feel firm but tender, not mushy, slimy, or sticky.)
