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    The document is a school assignment that discusses food preservation. It defines preservation as practices that prevent microbial growth and oxidation to slow spoilage. Food spoilage occurs when a product becomes unsuitable for consumption due to outside factors and the nature of the product. Five reasons for preserving food are listed as preventing spoilage until consumption, freezing, canning, irradiation, and unspecified. Signs of spoilage include bacteria, molds, and yeasts.

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    Tarrant High School

    Food, Nutrition and Health


    Section 4: Food Science and Technology
    Topic: Preservation

    Assignment #1
    Date: October 29 , 2021
    Name: Shadae Palmer
    Answer all questions

    1. What is preservation ? Food preservation includes food processing practices which


    prevent the growth of microorganisms, such as Yeats , and slow the oxidation of fats that
    cause rancidity.

    2. What is food spoilage? food spoilage is the process where a food Product becomes
    unsuitable to ingest by the consumer . the cause of such a process is due to many outside
    factors as a side-effect of the type of product it is,as well as how the product is packaged

    3. Outline five (5) reasons for preserving foods.


    1 . to prevent food spoilage until it can be consumed.
    2.freezing
    3. Canning
    4.irradiation
    5.

    4. Identify and explain the signs of food spoilage.

    Bacteria ,molds ,Yeats

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