Methods of Food Preservation: Top 10 Methods
The following points highlight the top ten methods for food preservation. The methods are: 1. Pasteurization and Appertization 2. Aseptic Packaging 3. Irradiation 4. High-Pressure Processing – Pascalization 5. Low-Temperature Storage - Chilling and Freezing 6. Chemical Preservatives 7. 'Natural' Food Preservatives 8. Modification of Atmosphere 9. Control of Water Activity 10. Compartmentalization. Method # 1. Pasteurization and Appertization: Foods [...]