Food Preservation Vocabulary Flashcard

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Ancient

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old

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dehydration

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the loss of water from something

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elements

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basic parts from which something is made

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ingredients

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foods or other elements combined to make a mixture

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Louis Pasteur

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founder of pasteurizing food, especially milk

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pasteurization

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the process of using heat to kill microbes and prevent foods from spoiling rapidly

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pathogens

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microbes such as bacteria and viruses that cause disease

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sodium benzoate

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an odorless white
(chemical) powder used to keep food fresh

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sulfur dioxide

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a colorless liquid that keeps foods fresh

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techniques

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a particular method of doing things