In this article we will discuss about the two types of low temperature storage, i.e, chilling and freezing technique for preservation of food. Chilling Technique: Chilled foods are those foods stored at temperatures near, but above their freezing point, typically 0-5 °C. This commodity area has shown a massive increase in recent years as traditional chilled products such as fresh [...]
The following point highlight the four main chemical preservatives used for prevention of micro-organisms from foods. The preservatives are:- 1. Organic Acids and Esters 2. Nitrite 3. Sulfur Dioxide 4. 'Natural' Food Preservatives Chemical Preservative # 1. Organic Acids and Esters: The most important organic acids and esters that are used as food preservatives are listed in Table 4.12 along [...]
In this article we will discuss about the significance of foodborne disease. Foodborne disease has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disease of an infectious or toxic nature caused by, or thought to be caused by, the consumption of food or water'. The essential message of this section can be summarized by the conclusions of a [...]