Question

define food preservation. Describe five ways in which we can prevent food from spoiling ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Food preservation includes food processing practices which prevent the growth of microorganisms, or other microorganisms, and slow the oxidation of fats that cause rancidity.

Among the oldest methods of preservation are drying, refrigeration, and fermentation. Modern methods include canning, pasteurization, freezing, irradiation, and the addition of chemicals. Advances in packaging materials have played an important role in modern food preservation.

Common Methods of Food Preservation

• Chilling.
• Freezing.
• Sugaring.
• Salting.
• Canning.
• Vacuum Packing