Question

Which of the following is done by food spoilage prevention methods to preserve food?

• A. Drain out water from the food and keep the food dehydrated
• B. Stop the growth of unwanted bacteria by providing optimum temperatures for microbial growth
• C. Kill microorganisms by sterilizing food
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Food spoilage is governed by various factors like moisture, temperature, enzymes, bacterial or fungal spores etc. Food spoilage can be prevented by reducing moisture, keeping the optimum temperature to stop unwanted bacterial growth and sterilization to kill microbes.

So, the correct option is D.