FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING

PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The most important reason to process or prepare foods is to make them last longer before spoiling.
A
nutrition
B
food safety
C
convenience
D
preservation
E
variety
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Processing makes food more edible, palatable and safe, and preserves it so it can be eaten beyond the harvest season. Food processing is also a tool that offers greater variety in foods and therefore increases the consumer’s choice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Food preservation techniques have relied heavily on heat in diverse forms and levels to destroy microorganisms and extend shelf life. The inactivation of the pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms present in foods is the main purpose of food preservation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary goal of preservation is to prolong the existence of cultural property. Conservation-The profession devoted to the preservation of cultural property for the future. Conservation activities include examination, documentation, treatment, and preventive care, supported by research and education.

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