FOOD PRESERVATION - METHODS

HOME ECONOMICS J. S. S.  TWO THIRD TERM

WEEK EIGHT

THEME: FOOD AND NUTRITION

FOOD PRESERVATION - METHODS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Students should be able to;

1. State methods of preserving food
2. Explain the different methods of preserving foods

CONTENT

Food preservation methods range from the simple process of chilling to more complex procedures such as canning. Many are creative options that help you mix things up at home or sell food in various forms of packaging. Others help you keep your inventory in a commercial kitchen for much longer, which means you reduce waste and increase profit.

Food preservations Methods

1. Chilling
2. Freezing
3. Sugaring
4. Salting
5. Canning
6. Vacuum Packing

 

1. Chilling

Although refrigeration is a basic storage method nowadays, it was once a…