Reasons for Preserving Foods

Question 1

What is food preservation?

Answer 1

the processing of food to eliminate conditions that cause spoilage

Question 2

What are the 5 main reasons of food preservations *hint acronym SANEA

think sane– i.e to be mentally stable

Answer 2

S-Safety (Means to keep foods safe for consumption– thereby reducing food waste)

A-Acceptability ( sensory characteristics of food– refers to whether the conditions are acceptable or not)

determines whether or not the food is purchased by consumers)

N-Nutritive Value

(Helps maintain nutritive value + helps individuals maintain their health)

E-Economic Viability

(Producers reduce seasonal fluctuations in availability)

The main purpose is to MAXIMISE PROFITS!

A-Availability

( perishable foods available all year round- provide greater variety in ppls diet)