FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A method of food preservation that subjects food to below 0 temperatures to stop the growth of microorganisms.
A
Water Bath Canning
B
Pressure Canning
C
Freezing
D
Preserving in Sugar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -freezing, in food processing, method of preserving food by lowering the temperature to inhibit microorganism growth. The method has been used for centuries in cold regions, and a patent was issued in Britain as early as 1842 for freezing food by immersion in an ice and salt brine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drying is a process used for food preservation. Different drying methods and dryers are used by the food industry to remove water from foods. Removal of water reduces aw, which has a negative effect on the growth and survival of different microorganisms in foods, retarding the deterioration of foods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chemical Method. Salt and edible oils are two main preservatives which are used since ages to prevent microbial growth. Sugar. Sugar is another common preservative used in jams and jellies. Heat and Cold Methods. Smoking. Canning. Sterilization. Dehydration. Lyophilization. More items

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