INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
IMPORTANCE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY IN TODAYS WORLD
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Preservatives
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Additives
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vinegar
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -preservative, in foods, any of numerous chemical additives used to prevent or retard spoilage caused by chemical changes, such as oxidation or the growth of mold.
Detailed explanation-2: -Salt, sodium nitrite, spices, vinegar, and alcohol have been used to preserve foods for centuries. Sodium benzoate, calcium propionate, and potassium sorbate are used to prevent microbial growth that causes spoilage and to slow changes in color, texture, and flavor.
Detailed explanation-3: -Preservatives are added to food so as to prevent or slow down the growth of micro-organism, such as moulds, yeasts and bacteria in food. Preservatives can inhibit, retard or arrest the process of fermentation, acidification or other deterioration of food.
Detailed explanation-4: -Potassium Nitrate. Erythorbic Acid. Benzoic acid. Sodium Benzoate. Calcium Sorbate.