FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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pasteurization
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Food poisoning
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preservatives
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Salts and edible oils are generally used as a preservative to check the growth of microorganisms. Generally, salt is added to pickles as a preservative to prevent the attack of microbes. Common salt is also used in the preservation of meat and fish for eggs.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first of these is that the addition of oil has a preservative effect. This is incorrect. The only function of the oil is to prevent oxidation from the air in the container which can lead to discolouration of some foods.
Detailed explanation-3: -Salts and edible oils are the common chemicals generally used to check the growth of microorganisms. Therefore they are called preservatives. We add salt or acid preservatives to pickles to prevent the attack of microbes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Some of the most popular and effective natural preservatives available include rosemary extract, neem oil, citrus oils, citric acid, grapeseed extract, and buffered vinegar. Preservatives, particularly for foods, have been around many thousands of years.