FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The addition of vinegar to preserve foods is known as:
A
pickling
B
brining
C
fermenting
D
blanching
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pickling is the process of preserving edible products in an acid solution, usually vinegar, or in salt solution (brine). In the latter case, the acid that does the preservative action (lactic acid mainly) is produced by fermentation. The process of pickling is also known as brining and the resulting foods as pickles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vinegar pickling (or quick pickling) is a simple process. Water, salt and vinegar (and sometimes sugar) are combined and heated and then fruit or vegetables are immersed in that liquid. However, there is a lot of variation within those ingredients that needs to be taken into account.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acetic acid is produced by ethanol fermentation by bacteria. Vinegar is used in various culinary arts. It is one of the important pickling and cooking ingredients. Complete answer:Vinegar is a key preservative used in pickling and various culinary activities.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dill pickles are the most commonly known pickle type. Dill pickles include vinegar, pickling salt, and dill in its brine, whether it be fresh, dried, or in seed form. Dill pickles can also be prepared to be Kosher certified.

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