Food Presivation Flashcards
1
Q
Heat
A
Heating kills most microorganisms
Example=pasturised milk cooked food and canned food
2
Q
Freezing
A
Microorganisms cannot multiply whithout warmth
Example=frozen meats fish ready meals
3
Q
Drying
A
Microorganisms need air to reproduce
Example =noodlepots coffe gravy granials
4
Q
Removing air
A
Most Microorganisms need oxygen to reproduce food is sealed in cans, MAP and vacuum packaging
Example equals food and cans and jars, sandwiches, crisps, vacuum packed meats and fish
5
Q
Chemicals
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(Salt, sugar, vinegar, and smoke) changing the pH level of the food to create a hostile environment for the microorganism
Example, pickles salted meats, smoked fish chutneys jam