Which kind of preserved food do you like?FOOD PRESERVATION AND
ITS SIGNIFICANCE
What is Food Preservation?Food Preservation-is the process of
preventing food spoilage by creating conditions under which
microorganisms cannot multiply and grow.
Importance of food Preservationprevent spoilage of foodRetain
the nutritive value and texture of food Maintain the good and
sanitary quality of the productIncrease family income by the sale
of preserved foodHelp in the economic development of the
countryMake food readily available throughout the year
METHODS OF FOOD PRESERVATIONDrying- is the removal of moisture
or water in food. Moisture content of food is reduced either by
natural (drying under the sun) or artificial (drying using
mechanical device)Drying using mechanical devices- This method uses
artificial heated air with controlled conditions of temperature,
humidity, air flow.
A. Mechanical drying
b. dRying under the sun
-this method is dependent on the sun-food is salted and placed
on flat containers for sun drying
