Question

why should we preserve food

Answer 1

We should preserve food so that it does not get spoiled by contaminants.

• Food is preserved so that microorganisms do not contaminate the food and it can be used for a later purpose.
• There are different methods through which food can be preserved: For example:

1. Heating certain foods kills the bacteria in them such a milk.
2. Keeping certain food in refrigerators keeps the food fresh as the microorganisms cannot work at such low temperatures.

• Food preservation helps in saving food. It is a way by which food can be stored and hence stops the excess wastage of food.
• Food preservation is done to increase the shelf-life of food.
• Also, the flavor of certain foods is enhanced by preservation.