FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Food preservation can be defined as the process of treating and handling food in such a way as to stop or greatly slow down spoilage and prevent foodborne illness while maintaining nutritional value, texture and flavour.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient method of food preservation method is drying. Drying prevent the bacterial growth through reduce the water level in the food. In recent days, commonly, foods are preserved with the help of refrigerators, it helps to slowdown the microorganisms growth and reproduction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Food processing is the transformation of raw ingredients into food products that can be eaten by physical or chemical means. Food preservation slows or stops food spoilage by various methods, including drying, freezing, pickling, and irradiation.