Question

To keep foods safe, which methods should be used to store food for future use? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

• drying
• refrigerating
• pasteurizing

Explanation:

Pasteurization: It is the process performed using high temperatures to eliminate microorganisms that release toxins that are harmful to our health and degrade food. Pasteurization causes the destruction of microorganisms that may grow in the types of foods that will be stored for a long time, such as canned foods.

Refrigeration: Consists of leaving the food above its freezing point using temperatures ranging from 0 ° C to 7 ° C, which reduces the growth of microorganisms that can cause spoilage, extending the shelf life of the food for a few weeks.

Drying: It is the oldest method of preserving food. By dehydrating the food, we eliminate the water that would be used for the microorganism to reproduce, so the food is kept for a longer period of time. It was formerly done by leaving the food exposed to the sun and wind, nowadays technology allows us to perform drying on the food by controlling the temperature and humidity of the place.

Answer 2

Drying, refrigerating, and preserving