Question

Differentiate between the following.

Canning and Refrigeration

Answer 1

Differences between Canning and Refrigeration:

Canning	Refrigeration
1. Canning is a modern method of food preservation where food items are stored in cans or air-tight containers.	1. It is a method of preserving food where food items are stored in cold conditions like refrigerators.
2. This method works by heating the cans containing food which kills the microorganisms responsible for spoiling of the food. This is done by maintaining high temperature for a specific time duration.	2. This method works by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, yeast and moulds.
3. This method requires time and effort to complete the process.	3. This method consumes less time and requires little effort than canning.
4. Examples: Jams, jellies, pickles, tomatoes are generally preserved by this method.	4. Examples: Milk, fruits, vegetables etc. are stored by this method.