FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which method of food preservation should be used to make powered milk?
A
Ionising radiation
B
Spray drying
C
Pasteurisation
D
Heat sterilisation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spray drying is the most preferred method as it produces even particles than the other methods. The best way to make powdered milk is to use pasteurized milk. Raw milk should not be used and for best results, it is recommended to use skim milk as the less fat there is, the better the milk powdered will store.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spray drying is a common industrial and economic process for the preservation of microorganisms and for the preparation of starter cultures that are used to prepare lactic-fermented products (Lian et al., 2002, To and Etzel, 1997).

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