Question

    Which of the following is not a basic principle of food preservation?

    A Prevention of contamination of food from damaging agents (insects, animals) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Delay or prevention of growth of microorganisms Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Delay of enzyme spoilage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Enhanced enzymatic activities within food Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Keeping out microorganisms by asepsis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Enhanced enzymatic activities within food causes food spoilage and hence is not a basic principle of food preservation.

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