CPM Pie Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging 2

Question 1

Which information is required on a retail pie label under FDA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Ingredient list, net weight, and allergen declaration

Answer

Net weight and color of the filling

Answer

Baker's name, price, and calorie count

Answer

Date of harvest for the fruit used

Question 2

What type of packaging is most commonly used for commercial frozen pie distribution to minimize oxygen exposure?

Accepted Answer

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) with reduced oxygen

Answer

Corrugated cardboard boxes only

Answer

Open mesh produce bags

Answer

Standard zip-lock bags without gas flushing

Question 3

When applying a 'Best By' date to a retail baked custard pie, which factor most determines the date assigned?

Accepted Answer

The expected time until quality degrades or food safety risk increases

Answer

The date the eggs were laid

Answer

The store manager's preference

Answer

The harvest date of the thickening starch

Question 4

What is the correct packaging container for transporting individual retail fruit pies to prevent crust damage?

Accepted Answer

Rigid clamshell with a vented lid

Answer

Soft flexible bag sealed with twist tie

Answer

Flat cardboard sheet with no cover

Answer

Mesh produce container

Question 5

Relative humidity in a pie display case should ideally be kept at what level to balance product appearance and crust texture?

Accepted Answer

30–50% RH

Answer

Under 30% RH

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60–80% RH

Answer

Above 85% RH

Question 6

Which FDA date label type indicates the last date a product should be sold, not the last date it is safe to eat?

Accepted Answer

Sell By

Answer

Use By

Answer

Best By

Answer

Freeze By

Question 7

When packaging pies for wholesale, what is the primary purpose of placing a corrugated cardboard insert between stacked pie shells?

Accepted Answer

To prevent crusts from sticking and to cushion against breakage

Answer

To absorb excess butter from the crust

Answer

To label the flavor of each pie

Answer

To allow air circulation for fermentation