Food Preservation

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  1. 4. Removal of water from food to slow microbial growth.
  2. 9. Heating food to a specific temperature to kill harmful bacteria without spoiling it.
  3. 13. Applying heat to destroy microorganisms in food.
  4. 14. The amount of nutrients a food provides.
  5. 15. acid Acetic acid found in vinegar used as a preservative.
  6. 16. Substances that lower pH and prevent bacterial growth.
  7. 18. Preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers and heating it.
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  1. 1. Chemicals added to food to prevent spoilage.
  2. 2. Substances that prevent food from spoiling due to oxidation.
  3. 3. The complete destruction of all microorganisms in food.
  4. 5. Preserving food by storing it at very low temperatures to slow spoilage.
  5. 6. The taste and smell of food.
  6. 7. Methods used to prevent food from spoiling and extend shelf life.
  7. 8. Lowering temperature to slow bacterial growth.
  8. 10. A substance added to food to prevent spoilage.
  9. 11. Use of radiation to kill bacteria and insects in food.
  10. 12. Preserving liquids by sealing them in sterilized bottles.
  11. 17. chloride Common salt used to preserve food by drawing out moisture.