COPY: Food Technology: Safety, Preservation, and Packaging

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Name a modern method of food preservation mentioned in the article.

Canning, pasteurization, and irradiation

What are some conventional food preservation techniques?

Heating, drying, and freezing

What are the key stages involved in food processing methods?

Harvesting, processing, packaging, and distribution of foods

What are the key objectives of food preservation?

Chemical preservation, evolution of existing technologies Signup and view all the answers

How has food packaging technology contributed to modern food preservation?

Advancements in packaging materials have helped maintain food quality and improve shelf life Signup and view all the answers

What are some physical methods of food preservation mentioned in the text?

Dehydration, refrigeration, freezing, controlled atmosphere storage, modified atmosphere packaging, and vacuum packaging. Signup and view all the answers

How have food preservation techniques and nanotechnology been utilized?

To increase the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, beverages, and spices. Signup and view all the answers

What are the subtopics of food technology mentioned in the text?

Food safety and preservation, food processing methods, and food packaging technology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of advancements in packaging materials and nanotechnology in food preservation?

To provide fresh, healthy, and nutritious food to consumers, and to counter food wastage issues in all food processing sectors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of food technology in the context of food processing, preservation, and packaging?

It is a rapidly growing and interdisciplinary sub-disciplinary that aims to maintain food quality, inhibit biochemical reactions, and improve shelf life. Signup and view all the answers