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Top 3 Methods Used for Preserving Food | Microbiology

The following points highlight the top three methods used for preservation of food. The methods are: 1.  Physical Preservation Method 2. Chemical Preservation Method 3. Wood Smoke Method. 1. Physical Preservation Method: (a) Asepsis: Asepsis is the process of prevention of growth of microorganisms and their contaminants or both. The covering or wrapping, prevents primarily contamination during handling, protect the [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:04:00+00:00November 28, 2016|Preservation|Comments Off on Top 3 Methods Used for Preserving Food | Microbiology

Radiation Techniques for Preservation of Food

The following article highlights the four radiation techniques for preservation of food: The techniques are:- 1. Irradiation 2. Microwave Radiation 3. UV Radiation 4. Ionizing Radiation Radiation Technique # 1. Irradiation: Electromagnetic (e.m.) radiation is a way in which energy can be propagated through space. It is characterized in terms of its wavelength A, or its frequency v, and the [...]

By |2016-10-17T07:18:48+00:00October 17, 2016|Preservation|Comments Off on Radiation Techniques for Preservation of Food
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