INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
DEFINITION OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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What preserves the food by lowering water content?
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refrigeration
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irridation
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dehydration
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cellopane
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Drying is a process used for food preservation. Different drying methods and dryers are used by the food industry to remove water from foods. Removal of water reduces aw, which has a negative effect on the growth and survival of different microorganisms in foods, retarding the deterioration of foods.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dried, desiccated, or low-moisture (LM) foods are those that generally do not contain more than 25% moisture and have a water activity (aw) between 0.00 and 0.60. These are the traditional dried foods. Freeze-dried foods are also in this category.
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