Adding inert Gases : Inert gas can be added to the packet or the container like nitrogen, which does not react with oxygen. Example Chips packets are flushed with nitrogen gas, so they don’t become rancid. .Adding Antioxidant : Antioxidant are added to some foods to slow down or eliminate oxidative deterioration. .
Refrigeration reduce the temperature and hence don’t allow the microbes to continue their processes. . Vacuum Packaging is done to keep oxygen out. .
By using oxygen scavengers or oxygen absorbers are added to enclosed packaging to help remove or decrease the level of oxygen in the package. They are used to help maintain product safety and extend shelf life. . Keeping food in air tight containers Less air too prevents rancidity.
. By storing food in dark place. Examples of Antioxidant: » BHA – Butylated Hydroxy Anisole. » BHT - Butylated Hydroxy Toluene.
- - Nuts oil seeds and Sugar Beet sugar: Sugar beet is a plant whose root contains a high concentration of sucrose and which is grown commercially for sugar production. Function of sugar in foods Sugars have a number of functions in the preparation of foods, such as improving taste and texture. » Providing sweetness. » Used as preservatives in jams and jellies.
» Increasing the boiling point or reduces the freezing point of foods. » Allowing fermentation by yeast. Health facts about sugar : Sweetened beverages such as colas, packaged fruit juices, aerated drinks should be avoided/limited as far as possible as the sugar in these products provide empty calories. Brown sugar: Brown sugar is made by mixing white sugar with various amount of molasses.
Light brown sugar is often used in sauces and most baked goods. Liquid sugar: Liquid sugar is white granulated sugar that has been dissolved in water. Liquid sugar is often used in drinks. Palm sugar: It is a sweetener derived from any variety of palm tree.
Palm sugar is an ingredient in both sweet and savoury dishes used throughout Asia, Middle East and North Africa. Fig . : Types of sugar Sugar and related