FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In this method, vinegar or oil is used which kills the microbes and protects the food. What method of food preservation is being described?
A
Jam-making
B
Pickling
C
Pasteurization
D
Freezing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Oil and vinegar are used in food preservation because food spoilage microorganisms cannot survive in such an environment. Complete Answer: Oil and vinegar are used for the preservation of vegetables, fish, and meat. Immersion of food in vinegar to preserve it is known as pickling.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the oldest methods of preservation are drying, refrigeration, and fermentation. Modern methods include canning, pasteurization, freezing, irradiation, and the addition of chemicals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat are often preserved with oil and vinegar. It prevents the growth of bacteria as they cannot live in such an environment.

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