Question

Name the method of food protection.

Answer 1

Food protection:

1. Food protection refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and food-borne illness.
2. Some of the food protection methods are:

• Salting:

1. Salting preserves food by removing moisture from the food and stops bacterial growth.
2. Example: Pickles

• Sugaring:

1. Sugars preserve foods from microbes.
2. High sugar content in food inhibits microbial growth.
3. Example: Jams

• Smoking:

1. Smoke inhibits the growth of bacteria and microorganisms while leaving a smoky flavor to food.
2. Example: meat

• Heat and cold methods

1. Heating at a high temperature kills all bacteria.
2. Heating is done in the canning industry before packing and sealing the food.
3. Example: Fried foods
4. Microbes will not multiply at or below the freezing point of water.
5. Cold treatment helps in the preservation of fish and vegetables.
6. Example: Fish

• Canning

1. Canning in which food is processed, packed, and sealed in an airtight container.
2. Example: cool drinks

• Sterilization

1. Sterilization destroys yeasts, vegetative bacteria, and spore formers.
2. It also allows the food processor to store and distribute the products.
3. Example: Milk