Chapter 1

MASNIZA MOHAMED
Introduction to Food Processing and
Preservation Technology
 1.1 Definitions and relationship
between food processing and
preservation
 1.2 The importance of food
processing and preservation
technology in business
sustainability
 1.3 Entrepreneurial resouces
1.1 Definitions and relationship between food
processing and preservation

Food preservation is a
process in which;
 Food and vegetables are prevented
from getting spoilt
 The colour, taste, and nutrition values of food are
also preserved

 Food products last for a long period of time;

the shelf life of food product is increased
Intro
Common food preservation
methods
Food processing

 Food processing is a set of methods and techniques

used to transform raw ingredients into food or
transform food into other forms for consumption by
humans or animals either in the home or by the food
processing industry. Food processing typically
takes clean, harvested crops or slaughtered and
butchered animal products and uses these to produce
attractive, marketable and often long- life food
products. Similar process are used to produce animal
feed
1.2 The importance of food processing and
preservation technology in business sustainability
The importance of food processing
and preservation technology
1.3 Entrepreneurial resources

 Food and Beverage Industry

 The possibilities in this industry are limitless – from setting up a niche 5
star restaurant that caters to fine diners, to small local joints that
serve amazing street food. Depending on your business budget
and the kind of business you are truly passionate about, you can set
up a food and beverage business and do extremely well.

 People are always trying out new places to eat, and a food business
is guaranteed to never go out of style. Proper planning and catering
to the right kind of customers is essential to succeed in this industry.
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