Question

What are the ways to preserve food?​

Answer 1

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Preservation of food is a process which is done to prevent food from being spoiled and so it could be stored for a long time.

Some ways of preservation of food are mentioned below :-

• By sun drying
• Pasteurisation
• Using chemical preservatives
• Using oil and vinegar
• Canning
• Salting
• Heating
• Sugaring

Additional Information :

Why are food items preserved?

1. They are preserved to prevent the contamination of food and prevent them from being spoiled.
2. For supplying food to other platforms like hospitals, trains, airlines etc.
3. To make the storage and transportation of food easier.