FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Many convenience foods tend to be
A
tend to be low in saturated and trans fat
B
high in added sodium, sugar, and fat
C
high in vitamins, minerals, water
D
low in fat & carbs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a food ingredient, sodium has multiple uses, such as for curing meat, baking, thickening, retaining moisture, enhancing flavor (including the flavor of other ingredients), and as a preservative.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ingredients such as salt, sugar and fat are sometimes added to processed foods to make their flavour more appealing and to extend their shelf life, or in some cases to contribute to the food’s structure, such as salt in bread or sugar in cakes.

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