Food Preservation Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
What is heating in food preservation?
A
A physical and chemical change that sterilizes food.
Example: cooking.
2
Q
What is freezing in food preservation?
A
A physical change that prevents the growth of micro-organisms.
3
Q
What is salting?
A
A physical change that draws water out of the food and any bacteria.
4
Q
What is smoking?
A
A chemical change that introduces antioxidants that slow rotting.
5
Q
What is fermenting?
A
A chemical change that converts sugars into lactic acid that prevents the growth of bacteria.
