INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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preservation
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domestication
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deterioration
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Canning, the process of placing foods in jars or cans and heating properly to a specified temperature, is a way to preserve many different foods. The high heat destroys microorganisms and inactivates enzymes to preserve the safety and quality of the food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Traditionally, salt was used on meat and fishes for preservation followed by the use of sugar on canned foods. Nowadays artificial food preservatives are used which are chemicals added to food products for preservation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Freezing of food, when carried out properly, is one of the best methods of preserving foodstuffs in as nearly natural a state as possible. Freezing preserves the storage life of foods by slowing down enzyme reactions and the growth of microorganisms.