Question

Which is common to all methods of food preservation? How does it
help to preserve food?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The most common methods used either to kill or to reduce the growth of microorganisms are the application of heat, the removal of water, the lowering of temperature during storage, the reduction of pH, the control of oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations, and the removal of the nutrients needed for growth.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Food preservation, any of a number of methods by which food is kept from spoilage after harvest or slaughter. ... Among the oldest methods of preservation are drying, refrigeration, and fermentation. Modern methods include canning, pasteurization, freezing, irradiation, and the addition of chemicals.

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