FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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the process of preserving or extending the shelf life of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar.
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the process of desiccating a food by first dehydrating it, then packing it with pure sugar
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sugaring is a food preservation method similar to pickling. Sugaring is the process of desiccating a food by first dehydrating it, then packing it with pure sugar. This sugar can be crystalline in the form of table or raw sugar, or it can be dense liquid saturated with sugar such as honey, syrup or molasses.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sugar preserves by removing moisture from the cells of the food being preserved. WIthout moisture, it makes it much more difficult for spoilage organisms to grow.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sugar has been used extensively in the preservation of fruits such as apples and pears and in the production of a wide range of products such as jams and jellies, fruit juice and sweetened products such as condensed milk. Here’s some information about the ebook.