Thi method of food preservation involves flavoring processes of foods such as meat, fish and vegetables, by the addition of salt with nitrates, with the aim of drawing moisture out of the food.

PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PROCESSING

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Curing
B	Drying
C	Salting
D	Freezing

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Curing (food preservation) In food preparation, curing refers to various preservation and flavoring processes, especially of meat or fish, by the addition of a combination of salt, sugar and either nitrate or nitrite.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the oldest methods of preservation are drying, refrigeration, and fermentation. Modern methods include canning, pasteurization, freezing, irradiation, and the addition of chemicals. Advances in packaging materials have played an important role in modern food preservation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cold storage. Temperature is the most important factor influencing bacterial growth. Freezing. The rate of freezing is very important in maintaining meat quality. Vacuum packaging. Oxygen is required for many bacteria to grow. Canning. Drying. Fermentation. Irradiation.

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