INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
DEFINITION OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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to make food taste better
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to extend the shelf life of the food product
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to change the texture or flavour of the food.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Introduction. 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-2: -Vacuum-packing and shrink wrapping-are relatively simple ways of extending shelf life by up to two weeks. It often is used for meat or fish products. Use of contaminated material, however, can lead to growth of pathogenic anaerobic bacteria.
Detailed explanation-3: -The primary objective of food preservation is to prevent food spoilage until it can be consumed. Gardens often produce too much food at one time-more than can be eaten before spoilage sets in. Preserving food also offers the opportunity to have a wide variety of foods year-round.