FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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Question
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Which is NOT a reasons for preserving food?
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Prevent wastage
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Maintain its nutritive value and make food preparation easier and quicker
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To increase the price of a product
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution Peeling is not a preservation method in fruits and vegetables.
Detailed explanation-2: -The four reasons for preserving food are-(a) to increase their shelf life; (b) to prepare new products out of them; (c) to prevent spoilage and wastage of food and (d) to reduce the bulk of fruits and vegetables so that less storage space is required.
Detailed explanation-3: -To minimise pathogenic bacteria – food in long-term storage is at serious risk of spoilage due to bacteria such as E. To keep food at its best quality – food deteriorates over time due to spoilage. To save money – waste is costly, both at home and in a commercial setting. 19-Dec-2018
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