FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which food items does not spoil easily?
A
Honey
B
Mango
C
Apple
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Food items with high water content have high chances of getting spoilt. Honey, on the other hand, has very less amount of water in it, preventing it from getting spoilt. It also contains high sugar content which does not allow the growth of germs in it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Honey. Honey has been called the only food that truly lasts forever, thanks to its magical chemistry and the handiwork of bees. The nectar from flowers mixes with enzymes inside the bees that extract it, which changes the nectar’s composition and breaks it down into simple sugars that are deposited into honeycombs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Honey. Natural, properly preserved honey will not expire. Honey stored in sealed containers can remains stable for decades and even centuries. Because of the sugar content and low pH of honey, as well as the bees’ honey-making process, organisms that can spoil food won’t survive in honey.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nuts. With so many options to choose from, nuts are a great source of protein, fat, and fiber that offer a lot of variety. Canned meats and seafood. Dried grains. Dark chocolate. Canned fruits and veggies. Dried fruit. Canned coconut milk. Dried beans. More items •17-Apr-2019

There is 1 question to complete.