FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following means to preserve foods in vinegar?
A
jams/jellies
B
canning
C
fermenting
D
pickling
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pickling is the process of preserving edible products in an acid solution, usually vinegar, or in salt solution (brine). In the latter case, the acid that does the preservative action (lactic acid mainly) is produced by fermentation. The process of pickling is also known as brining and the resulting foods as pickles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pickling is defined as the process of preserving a food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. The resulting food is called a pickle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Finally, because of its acetic acid content and low pH, vinegar is used as a preservative for both domestic use and in the food industry. It is in fact used for the preservation, or pickling, of a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, meat, fish products, and spiced fruits.

Detailed explanation-4: -Acetic acid is produced by ethanol fermentation by bacteria. Vinegar is used in various culinary arts. It is one of the important pickling and cooking ingredients. Complete answer:Vinegar is a key preservative used in pickling and various culinary activities.

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