Is salting one of the least cost effective food preservation methods?
No, it is costly due to the price of salt.
what type of climate is drying usually done in?
It is done in the warmer climate.
how do you freeze?
Seal the food in a package and put it in the freezer.
What does pickling mean?
it means to ferment the food.
How do you can?
In a tightly sealed jar.
You smoke it.
what foods can you use drying for?
Fruits, vegtables, meats, and fish.
what can you freeze.
Just about anything
Pickling is the oldest method to date.
What does canning do?
What can you use salting for?
No, drying is one of the oldest food preservation methods.
What happens to food in the freezer if it is in there for too long?
freezer burn
What is pickling used for?
it is used to preserve vegetables.
How do you sterilze a can?
Boil the can in water
Is salting used for fruits and vegetables?
What are some positives of drying?
What is a downside to freeizing?
It doesnt kill all of the bacteria/microorganisms.
How do you pickle?
you preserve foods in a brine.
Make sure the can is what?
it causes a loss of many natural vitamins.
How has freezing evolved?
there are now refrigerated trucks that can travel with foods.
what does pickling do?
it increases the salt content of the food and reduces the vitamin content.
What is the food borne ilness associated with canning?
Botulism