FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING
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Question
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Drying is a ____
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physical process
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chemical process
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Bioprocess
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Drying clothes is a physical change since only the state of water changes from liquid to vapor, with no changes in chemical makeup or formation of new products.
Detailed explanation-2: -Drying is a thermal process in which heat and moisture transfer occur simultaneously. Heat is transferred by convection from heated air to the product to raise the temperatures of both the solid and moisture that is present.
Detailed explanation-3: -Drying removes moisture from meat products so that microorganisms cannot grow. Dry sausages, freeze-dried meats, and jerky products are all examples of dried meats capable of being stored at room temperature without rapid spoilage.
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