Question

explain the principle of food preservation involved in the following wax coating of jam

Answer 1

Why Wax?

Coating food with wax has been a popular method to preserve food since at least the late 12th and early 13th century. Of course, the process has become more sophisticated as the technologies have developed; however, there are some basic principles that have stayed the same since then.

Before we go into the specifics, it is important to understand why wax might be used out of all the other available ingredients. As well as what makes it useful in preserving food

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Answer 2

Using wax for jam and jelly ,the paraffin wax is melted and pour into the jam or jelly before sealing the jar.The wax is lighter and it stays on top .as the jelly and the wax cool,it forms a seal that keep water and air out