FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which food preservation technique works by reducing oxygen exposure to food?
A
Vacuum Sealing.
B
Dehydrating.
C
Sun-Drying.
D
Freezing.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The canning process preserves food by removing oxygen through an airtight seal and containing food in an acidic, sugary, or salty environment, where bacteria cannot thrive.

Detailed explanation-2: -Canning. The food contents are sealed in an airtight container at high temperatures. Meat, fish, fruits are preserved by canning.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Vacuum-packing stores food in a vacuum environment, usually in an air-tight bag or bottle. The vacuum environment strips bacteria of oxygen needed for survival, thereby slowing spoiling. Vacuum-packing is commonly used for storing nuts to reduce the loss of flavor from oxidation.

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