Answer to Question #221405 in Biology for Abhishek Gaurav

Question

17. Briefly explain the principles of food preservation.

18. Explain objectives target group and distribution strategy for the National Anaemia Control Programme.

Answer 1

Food preservation is achieved by three main methods as inactivation of microorganisms and/or enzymes, inhibition of microbial growth or deterioration of quality and avoidance of recontamination of food at all steps from pre- to post-harvest continuum.