Question

    Cryodesiccation is also known as

    A Cold Plasma technique Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Freeze-drying Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cold pasteurization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Irradiation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization or cryodesiccation, is  a low temperature dehydration process that involves freezing the product, lowering pressure, then removing the ice by sublimation . This is in contrast to dehydration by most conventional methods that evaporate water using heat.

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