FOOD AND NUTRITION SSS2 SECOND TERM     

WEEK 4

PRESERVATION OF FOODS

CONTENT

Definition of food preservation:

Food preservation can be defined as a way of protecting foods from spoilage or undesirable changes.

Reasons for food Preservation

Food is preserved to prevent natural and microbial decay, by modifying the conditions that favour enzyme activity, and the growth of micro-organisms.

In the past food was preserved to provide a store of food when there was no other source of food. But today food is preserved for the following reasons.

1.       To add variety to the diet by making foods available out of season.

2.       To make use of food when it is cheap and plentiful and store it for later use.

3.       To vary the diet by preserving food.... View More