FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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Question
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It is a method of preserving food by keeping them in air-tight containers to prevent spoilage.
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salting
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freezing
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canning
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pickling
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vacuum-packing stores food in a vacuum environment, usually in an air-tight bag or bottle. The vacuum environment strips bacteria of oxygen needed for survival. Vacuum-packing is commonly used for storing nuts to reduce loss of flavor from oxidization.
Detailed explanation-2: -Canning, the process of placing foods in jars or cans and heating properly to a specified temperature, is a way to preserve many different foods. The high heat destroys microorganisms and inactivates enzymes to preserve the safety and quality of the food.
Detailed explanation-3: -Canning. The food contents are sealed in an airtight container at high temperatures. Meat, fish, fruits are preserved by canning.
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