Food Chemistry, Nutrition and Safety

Food Storage and Preservation

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Food preservation usually involves preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi (such as yeasts), or other micro-organisms (although some methods work by introducing bacteria or fungi to the food), as well as retarding the oxidation of fats that cause rancidity. Food preservation may also include processes that inhibit visual deterioration, many processes designed to preserve food involves a number of food preservation methods. Some traditional methods of preserving food have been shown to have a lower energy input and carbon footprint, when compared to modern methods Maintaining or creating nutritional value, texture and flavor is an important aspect of food preservation, although, historically, some methods drastically altered the character of the food being preserved. In many cases these changes have come to be seen as desirable qualities