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PRESERVATION OF FOOD

INTRODUCTION  A critical process which prevents the spoilage,poisoning and contamination of food by microorganisms is known as preservation of food. It involves several techniques in maintaing the quality,texture,flavor and nutritional value of food products. From centuries, this method is followed,just the difference lies in the techniques used,earlier drying,smoking and salting methods were used but today methods such as canning,freezing,pasteurizartion and irradiation are used. The process of preserving the food holds an utmost importance as it provides us with many benefits such as: >   The techniques of preservation increases the shelf life of the food making it available for a longer period of time. >   The preservation methods prevents the poisoning and contamination of food by the microorganisms.  >   The techniques of preservation maintains the quality and nutritional value of the product thus our health and well-being are not compr...

The Water Cycle

INTRODUCTION  The process by which water is circulated between the Earth and the atmosphere continuously is known as water cycle or hydrological cycle. It is an important process which sustain life on Earth as it plays an essential role in shaping our environment.  WHAT IS THE WATER CYCLE? It is a complex process which involves the movement of water in three phases that is liquid,solid(ice) and gas(water vapor). The water cycle involves the interactions of the atmosphere, oceans, lakes,rivers and the ground. The driving force for this process is solar energy which heats water in the oceans,lakes and rivers which causes it to evaporate in the atmosphere.  STAGES OF THE WATER CYCLE There are various stages of the water cycle which are as follows: ●Evaporation :   The sun heats the water present in oceans,lakes and rivers which causes it to evaporate in the atmosphere.  ●Condensation:   Water vapor cools down in the atmosphe...