Preservation - Home and Commercial Methods Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we preserve food?
A
To slow down the rate of food spoilage and decay by minimising most bacteria and enzyme activity, removing the moisture and/or oxygen, reducing the temperature or changing the pH levels.
To keep food at its best quality.
To save money.
2
Q
What are 3 pathogenic bacterias?
A
E. Coli
Salmonella
Campylobacter
3
Q
What are 5 methods of preservation?
A
-Freezing
-Drying
-Canning
-Pickling
-Irradiation
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