Food Preservation

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The process of preparing food for future use by preventing its spoilage.

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Food Preservation

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The application of techniques to protect or minimize undesirable changes in food.

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Food Processing

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The undesirable change in food that has to be prevented or minimized by food preservation.

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Food Spoilage

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It causes the decomposition of food.

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Microorganisms or bacteria

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Substances that cause fruits to ripen.

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Enzymes

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___________ in food is caused by light and oxygen.

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Chemical reactions

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The reaction of food containing fat or pigments when exposed to oxygen, produces undesirable changes and flavor in food.

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Oxidation

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________ such as insects, worms, flies, and render it unfit for human consumption.

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Pests

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______________ from handling and packaging contributes to food deterioration due to moisture loss or gain, absorption of foreign odor and flavor, as well as bruising.

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Mechanical damage