FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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helps maintain nutritive value of food.
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increases the shelf life of food.
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increases the spoilage.
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decreases wastage of food.
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decreases the availability throughout the year.
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Detailed explanation-1: -By preserving food, food waste can be reduced, which is an important way to decrease production costs and increase the efficiency of food systems, improve food security and nutrition and contribute towards environmental sustainability. For instance, it can reduce the environmental impact of food production.
Detailed explanation-2: -Canning, drying, and freezing allow you to control your food ingredients and eat healthy year-round. Preserving food reduces food waste, waste in landfills, and our environmental footprint. It also contributes to the local economy and your wallet.
Detailed explanation-3: -Reducing food waste can save or make money In some areas, trash pickup is less expensive if volume is reduced by keeping wasted food out of the garbage. In addition, some haulers lower fees if wasted food is separated from the trash and sent to a compost facility instead of the landfill.