FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one is a commercial method of dehydration?
A
Oven Drying
B
Room Drying
C
Belt Drying
D
Home Dehydrator
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three methods commonly used for home drying. Sun drying, oven drying, and cabinet-type dryers with controlled heat and air circulation (referred to in this bulletin as dehydrators).

Detailed explanation-2: -Drying or dehydration is, by definition, the removal of water by evaporation, from a solid or liquid food, with the purpose of obtaining a solid product sufficiently low in water content.

Detailed explanation-3: -Drying or “dehydrating” food is a method of food preservation that removes enough moisture from the food so bacteria, yeast and molds cannot grow.

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