Question

Functions of food preservation​

Answer 1

Answer: 1. To prevent and remove microbial contamination.

2. To inhibit microbial growth.

3. To kill contaminating pathogens.

4. To minimize food spoilage, food infection and food poisoning.

5 Foods are required to be preserved to stop or slow down food spoilage.

6 For longer food storage.

Answer 2

A food preservation technique is one that eliminates or avoids factors that can lead to the spoilage of food internally and externally. Increasing the shelf life of food while preserving its original flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value is the primary objective of food preservation