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प्रश्न
Differentiate between the terms food preservatives and food processing with appropriate examples.
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उत्तर
Food preservatives – are substances or chemicals – added to food or beverages to
1. Prevent decomposition by bacteria or microbes.
2. Reduce the risk of foodborne infections.
3. Preserve the nutritional quality of food.
| Preservatives | Food items |
| Benzoic acid | Jams, pickles, carbonated drinks. |
| Nitrates | Meat products |
| Sulphur compounds | Beverages, wines, etc |
Food processing mostly involves both packaging and preservation.
Food processing is performed to turn food into something that is more palatable and convenient to eat.
Examples: cakes and biscuits
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