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प्रश्न
State the principles of food preservation.
Explain the principles of food preservation.
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उत्तर
- Reducing moisture content to prevent spoilage.
- Creating acidic environments using vinegar or fermentation.
- Isolating food from the air using packaging or sealing techniques.
- Inhibiting microbial growth through methods like drying, salting, or refrigeration.
- Adding preservatives to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage.
- Heat treatment, like pasteurisation, can be used to kill harmful organisms.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Assertion [A]: Green leafy vegetables kept in the refrigerator go limp and soggy.
Reason [R]: All green leafy vegetables are rich in high content of water.
Eggs should be washed and preserved in a cool dry place.
Sugar acts as a preservative by enabling the process of osmosis.
Mention two precautions to be taken while refrigerating food at home.
Name two important cherical preservatives used for food preservation.
Give two examples of foods that are preserved by the addition of sugar.
State the principle behind pickling as a method of preservation.
Why do fruits and vegetables become limp and soggy after freezing?
What are the changes that take place in food items due to freezing?
Explain the procedure for preserving foods by the method of dehydration.
