Question

Write the methods used for the processing of food.

Answer 1

Food Processing:

(1) Food processing is the conversion of raw ingredients by either physical or chemical means into food.

(2) These food items are usually packed in cans or boxes.

(3) Some methods that are used for the processing of food are canning, pickling, pasteurization, fermentation, freezing and refrigeration, irradiation and dehydration.

(4) Soft drinks, cheese, bread, milk, tinned vegetables and meat products are a few examples of processed food.