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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...