define the term food preservation
the process of treating and handling food in such a way as to stop or greatly slow down spoilage and prevent foodborne illness while maintaining nutritional value, texture and flavor
What food preservation technique has been used here?
adding sugar / sugaring
What is an advantage of preserving food?
It lasts longer.
Which food preservation technique works by providing an acidic environment?
Pickling
How does dehydration work to preserve food?
Removes water content.
What three things do bacteria and mould need to grow?
food, moisture , time
Which of the following are not examples of food preservation techniques.?
a. Adding Sugar, Dehydrating & Pickling.
b. Freezing, Adding Lactic Acid & Dehydrating.
c. adding Salt, Canning & Vacuum Sealing
d. Baking, Frying & Boiling.
Which food preservation technique works by heating and sealing food in an airtight container?
Canning.
what are the three types of food spoilage
chemical
physical
microbial
what are four reasons for preserving food?
prevent food spoilage
saving money
easier distribution and transporting
nutritional value
What are four foods that are preserved using the freezing method?
explain the steps of 1 method that can be used to preserve food.
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