FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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Water Bath Canning
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Pressure Canning
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Freezing
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Preserving in Sugar
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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