FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Smoked food uses two food preservation methods. They are:
A
Modifying moisture levels, Temperature
B
Addition of Chemicals, Temperature
C
Modifying mosisture levels; Addition of Chemicals
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Such practices date to prehistoric times. Among the oldest methods of preservation are drying, refrigeration, and fermentation. Modern methods include canning, pasteurization, freezing, irradiation, and the addition of chemicals. Advances in packaging materials have played an important role in modern food preservation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Salting, sugaring, and smoking are three different ways to preserve food using chemicals. Salting preserves food by drawing moisture out of the food, inhibiting bacterial growth. Salt also has a flavor-enhancing effect and can be used to add flavor to food.

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