FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
THERMAL PROCESSING
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Question
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What are the benefits of freezing food?
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To prevent the food from spoiling
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To extend the shelf life
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To protect the food from harmful microbes
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Change the food into different product for consumption
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Freezing preserves food for extended periods because it prevents the growth of microorganisms that cause both food spoilage and foodborne illness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Effects of microbes in the freezer Freezing doesn’t destroy the microorganisms that may be present on fruits and vegetables. While blanching destroys some microorganisms and many die during freezer storage, sufficient numbers are still present to spoil the product when it thaws.
Detailed explanation-3: -Freezing is one of the oldest and most widely used methods of food preservation, which allows preservation of taste, texture, and nutritional value in foods better than any other method.
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