FOOD PROCESSING Conclusion Exp 3
FOOD PROCESSING Conclusion Exp 3
FOOD PROCESSING Conclusion Exp 3
The aims of this experiment are to explain the purposes of each methods
involved of freezing the fruits and vegetables with the correct way and
explain the advantages of using the air blast freezer. From this
experiment, the fact that can be conclude is the blast freezing process is
generally a freezing preservation retains the quality of agricultural
products over long storage periods. As a method of long-term preservation
for fruits and vegetables, freezing is generally regarded as superior to
canning and dehydration, with respect to retention in sensory attributes
and nutritive properties (Fennema, 1977). Basically it referred as shock
freezing where it is to lower the temperature of the food product quickly
also to get the metabolic processes decrease.
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Some advantages from the blast freezing method in food preservation are
blast freezing is the most efficient and easiest methods compared to the
other preservation techniques, apart from the obvious advantages such as
a higher quality, better tasting product, blast freezing offers health and
safety benefits. The extreme temperature dramatically slows down
metabolic activity. This means bacteria growth is slowed and there is a
greatly reduced risk of contamination providing food is handled safely and
subjected to freezing immediately after preparation. The food safety
advantage is the reason why blast freezers are incredibly popular in
commercial food preparation areas as the food providers can reduce the
risk for consumers and end users.