FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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Question
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Which of the following foods does NOT use moisture levels to control microbial growth?
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Beef jerky
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Frozen peas
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Apricot jam
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Corned beef
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Freezing delays spoilage and keeps foods safe by preventing microorganisms from growing and by slowing down the enzyme activity that causes food to spoil. As the water in the food freezes into ice crystals, it becomes unavailable to those microorganisms that need it for growth.
Detailed explanation-2: -Salt’s Role in the Prevention of Microbial Growth Salt is effective as a preservative because it reduces the water activity of foods. The water activity of a food is the amount of unbound water available for microbial growth and chemical reactions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium hydrogen carbonate and Cane Sugar are not used as food preservatives.
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