Overview

Question 1

oldest method of food preservation, IS the partial removal of the moisture content of foods either by natural or artificial means.

Answer 1

drying

Question 2

3 things accomplished through drying?

Answer 2

Enzymatic changes are retarded, Growth of m/o is surely hampered - m/o cannot thrive on a
low moisture content,
Microbes themselves loss water and are rendered inert or inactive.

Question 3

Medium of drying

Answer 3

AIR

Question 4

Food may be dried in:

Answer 4

Air
Superheated steam
Vacuum
Inert gas
Other direct applications of heat

Question 5

Advantages of drying

Answer 5

Standpoint of transportation
Good substitute for fresh food
There is economy in use
Can be kept even in ordinary room
temp
Concentrated and are easy to
distribute