Food Preservation

Food Preservation and Nutrition Statements

• (A) Canning was developed by Nicolas Appert:
  This statement is correct. Nicolas Appert, a French inventor, is credited with developing the process of canning for food preservation.
• (B) Food fortification is removing of nutrients from the foodstuffs:
  This statement is incorrect. Food fortification involves adding essential nutrients to a food product to improve its nutritional content. It makes foods more nutritious.
• (C) Lactose-free milk is an example of medical food:
  This statement is correct. Lactose-free milk is a specialized product formulated for people with lactose intolerance.
• (D) Temperature range between 5–60°C is known as the danger zone:
  This statement is correct. The danger zone is the temperature range in which bacteria thrive, leading to food spoilage and food poisoning.