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Which among the following is/are associated with food preservation?
Which among the following is/are associated with food preservation?
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B Air-tight sealing
C Storage for future use
D Prevention of decay or spoilage
∙ Food preservation is the prevention of the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms in food items, for storage and future usages.
∙ Different methods of food preservation are use of preservatives, air-tight packaging, smoking, etc.
∙ Air-tight sealing is done to prevent the re-entry of microbes. In the absence of oxygen, growth of aerobic microrganisms are inhibited.
∙ Properly packed food items thus prevent the decay or spoilage of food, increasing their shelf life.
B Air-tight sealing
C Storage for future use
D Prevention of decay or spoilage
∙ Food preservation is the prevention of the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms in food items, for storage and future usages.
∙ Different methods of food preservation are use of preservatives, air-tight packaging, smoking, etc.
∙ Air-tight sealing is done to prevent the re-entry of microbes. In the absence of oxygen, growth of aerobic microrganisms are inhibited.
∙ Properly packed food items thus prevent the decay or spoilage of food, increasing their shelf life.
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