Question

2. What is food preservation? Write about the various methods that are employed
in food preservation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Food preservation prevents the growth of microorganisms, or other microorganisms, as well as slowing the oxidation of fats that cause rancidity. Food preservation may also include processes that inhibit visual deterioration, such as the enzymatic browning reaction in apples after they are cut during food preparation.

Answer 2

It's a process of treating and handling food , the various methods of food preservation are as follows :

• DRYING
• PRESERVING USING SALTS AND SUGAR
• PRESERVING USING ACETIC ACID
• PESTURISATION
• VACCUM PACKING

THE PRODUCTS WHICH PRESERVE THE FOOD THEY ARE KNOWN AS FOOD PRESERVATIVES.