FOOD PRESERVATION 1 - IMPORTANCE

HOME ECONOMICS J. S. S.  TWO THIRD TERM

WEEK SEVEN

THEME: FOOD AND NUTRITION

FOOD PRESERVATION 1 - IMPORTANCE

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Students should be able to;

1. Explain the reasons for food preservation
2. Enumerate guidelines for food preservation

CONTENT

The term food preservation refers to any one of a number of techniques used to prevent food from spoiling. It includes methods such as canning, pickling, drying and freeze-drying, irradiation, pasteurization, smoking, and the addition of chemical additives. Food preservation has become an increasingly important component of the food industry as fewer people eat foods produced on their own lands, and as consumers expect to be able to purchase and consume foods that are out of season

The Importance of Food Preservation

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