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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canning
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dehydration
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pasteurisation
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irradiation
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Detailed explanation-1: -Irradiation does not make foods radioactive, compromise nutritional quality, or noticeably change the taste, texture, or appearance of food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Food irradiation is a food safety process that uses radiation to kill germs that can cause food poisoning (foodborne illness). Food irradiation is safe, and its safety and efficacy have been endorsed by various federal agencies and intergovernmental organizations.
Detailed explanation-3: -But radiation isn’t commonly used to treat most foodstuffs in the U.S. because of cost, consumer wariness and the worries of some about its long-term safety.
Detailed explanation-4: -Irradiation is a technique used in food production. It can be used to kill bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as salmonella, campylobacter and E. Coli. It also helps to preserve food and reduce food waste.