Question

State whether the following statements are true or false regarding vacuum packing.

Statement 1- Air is removed to enhance the growth of microorganisms.
Statement 2- It decreases the shelf life of the product.

• A.
  Statement 1: False; Statement 2: True
• B.
  Statement 1: False; Statement 2: False
• C.
  Statement 1: True; Statement 2: True
• D.
  Statement 1: True; Statement 2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Statement 1: False; Statement 2: False

• Vacuum packing is a method of preserving food from spoilage.
• In vacuum packing, the air is removed prior to packing which helps in limiting the growth of microbes on the food.
• Thereby, increasing the shelf life of the food.