Question

Give an account of food preservation?

Answer 1

Food preservationprevents the growth of microorganisms (such as yeasts), or other microorganisms (although some methods work by introducing benign bacteria or fungi to the food), as well as slowing the oxidation of fats that cause rancidity.

Answer 2

$\textbf{Food Preservation }$

The process by which spoilage of perishable food is prevented using chemical or physical methods is called food preservation.

The most common methods are :

1. By cooling

2. Pasteurization

3. By dehydration

4. By using salt, sugar

5. By using oil and vinegar

6. By heating and canning

7. By using chemical preservatives

8. By vaccum packaging.