Practice mode Food Technology

Which treatment is commonly given to plant foods to destroy certain enzyme systems before canning, freezing or dehydration?

Correct answer A. Blanching

Explanation

Blanching briefly heats vegetables in hot water or steam, inactivating enzymes such as peroxidase and catalase that would otherwise cause off-flavours and colour loss in storage.

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