FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an advantage of preserving food?
A
It tastes better.
B
It increases the nutritional value.
C
It lasts longer.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -decreased hazards from microbial pathogen. decreased spoilage (microbial, enzymatic) inactivation of anti-nutritional factors. ensured round the year availability of seasonal foods.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Dehydrating. You can also preserve foods by using a dehydrator to remove all moisture from them. Dehydrating is one of the best preservation methods for long-term storage. When stored in an airtight container, dehydrated foods last years, sometimes even decades.

Detailed explanation-4: -Advantages of food preservation: Germs do not grow easily in preserved food and make it safe to eat. Disadvantages of food preservation: Excess salt and sugar are used in the preservation of food which is not good for health.

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