INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
IMPORTANCE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY IN TODAYS WORLD
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Question
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It helps to improve the flavor and appearance of meat and retain its original color.
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dehydration
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drying
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curing
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The addition of nitrite to cured meats fixes color, contributes to cured meat flavor, helps in the inhibition of the growth of microorganisms, specifically Clostridium botulinum, and effectively controls rancidity by inhibiting lipid oxidation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Salt (sodium chloride) is the primary ingredient used in meat curing. Removal of water and addition of salt to meat creates a solute-rich environment where osmotic pressure draws water out of microorganisms, slowing down their growth.
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