Food Preparation, Preservation and Storage
1. Define food preparation. Explain the objectives and methods of food preparation in detail.
Answer:
Definition of Food Preparation:
Food preparation is the process of selecting, cleaning, mixing, cooking, and serving food to make it safe, tasty, digestible, and nutritious for human consumption.
Objectives of Food Preparation:
To improve taste and flavor
Cooking improves the taste, smell, and appearance of food.
To make food digestible
Cooking softens food and helps easy digestion.
To destroy harmful microorganisms
Heat destroys bacteria, parasites, and germs present in food.
To improve texture and appearance
Proper cooking improves color, texture, and attractiveness.
To provide variety in diet
Different cooking methods create different dishes.
To preserve nutrients
Correct cooking methods reduce nutrient loss.
To increase food safety
