Freezing is a method of food preservation that involves the lowering of temperatures to delay food spoilage. The freezing method extends the shelf life of a food by inactivating enzyme activity and microorganism activity. When lowering temperatures, you can either…
Drying, particularly sun-drying, is among the oldest methods of food preservation utilized by the human species. It works by reducing moisture content in a food through the process of heating, which in turn destroys microorganisms including yeast, bacteria and mould.…
What Is Pickling? Pickling is a method of food preservation that involves the use of vinegar and brine. It is also known as brining. Almost similar to salting though it is a wet method as a food is dipped into…
Salting is the method of preserving food with the use of salt (sodium chloride or edible salt). It is a traditional food preservation method that has been used long since. This method preserves a food by lowering water content and…
Food preservation involves the process that ensures the safe handling of food for future consumption by preventing its decay. It aims to enhance the shelf-life of food for use when in limited supply by preventing or slowing decomposition. Causes of…
