Principles and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

Principles and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

It is a common experience that fruits, vegetables, meats and other articles of food spoil rapidly unless specially cared for .

The general principle in preserving fruits and vegetables is to have an effective control over the growth of organisms responsible for spoilage, thereby, prolonging the normal keeping quality of the products.

Methods of Preservation:

There are two methods of preservation of fruits and vegetables:

1) Temporary Preservation
2) Permanent Preservation