Food preservation

after being left out for nine hours. This project is interesting because bacteria growth on leftovers that have not been refrigerated has always interested me. Many people will leave out food, throw it back in the fridge, and get it back out to eat. People don’t realize that just a few hours can do a lot to your food and then to your body. Lunch meats, especially poultry, can attract bacteria very quickly. I chose to experiment with bologna, ham, and turkey because those are the three common…

9th, 1886, in Brooklyn, New York. Birdseye was an influential and innovative man. Clarence patented roughly 300 inventions on different frozen food inventions before his death in October of 1956. (1) Throughout his life Clarence changed the way American meals were prepared and eaten. His most famous invention that would change the world of the frozen food industry, was released to the world in 1925. The “Quick Freeze Machine”. Clarence was the sixth of nine children in his family. Even when…

the other. Traditional Foodways: Traditional foods that Asra eats everyday are rice, wheat, lentil and vegetables. For religious reasons, she does not eat pork and the food that is not kosher. Typically, Asra’s first meal of the day consists of milk and tea with white bread (homemade Indian style) and boiled/fried eggs. She eats three times a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Usually, Asra eats snacks in the evening which usually involves tea. Foods necessary to be considered a meal are…

The market occupied by the Eurosealer can be broadly defined as the Food Storage market. Within this market, there are subsegments which reflect unique “jobs”. One segment found within this market is the “store-to-save-the-planet” customers. These customers value the environment and are looking for a product that will limit plastic waste. This group has strong core values that guide their decision making process, making them loyal to brands that share their values. Customers within this…

Freeze-drying well known and developed technology for preserving food and retaining its properties such as flavor, and taste. In this study, the objectives to investigate the difference between fresh, treated, and controlled freeze-dried samples and see the effects on those samples. Browning of the samples was one of the concerns to monitor and observe. The outcomes of this study suggested that the freeze-drying is great technique in preserving the food with its properties remain intact. This…

Does storing microwave popcorn at cooler temperatures affect the number of unpopped kernels? A. Project Design Plan Typically, it is best to store food products at cooler temperatures to prolong its freshness. However, the GardenGuides.com site warns that freezing popcorn dries it out, and the kernels will not pop (Candela). Problem statement: Does the storage temperature of microwave popcorn affect the number of unpopped kernels left in the bag after cooking it in a microwave? Decreasing the…

manage their fridge items as well as their expiry dates. This product will have the capacity to store the name of the fridge item as well as the date the food needs to be consumed by. The product will have the option of a touch screen keyboard or voice control for communication. With this, the product is able to store home cooked meals and and fresh foods as well as pre-packaged items. When the expiry date of a product is approaching the system will give owners a warning that the good will need…

techniques and food preparation. Cooking methods in the Renaissance included spit roasting, baking, boiling, or frying, as well as salting and smoking. The most common way to preserve meat was with salt, whether that be by dry-curing or brining. Ways of preserving other foods was smoking, drying, or even pickling via vinegar. Dairy that was available in that age was usually turned into cheese or butter. Butter could be made in butter churns throughout the 1500s and 1600s. (Alchin, “Elizabethan…

Fifty years ago, in addition to his "all-season" fishing gear, the only tool an ice fisherman required for some ice fishing fun was an axe to chop through the ice. Today things have advanced considerably. While there is a multitude of equipment out there claiming to be a necessity, most of it is unnecessary. The basic gear listed here may also not be completely necessary, but it can make your fishing a little more enjoyable and maybe even help you catch a few more fish. Dressing properly seems…

(-- removed HTML --) Online Safe Food Training Guide to Fresh Seafood Storage (-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) With summer arriving, fresh seafood will soon available in abundance. Whether you're bringing in fresh Atlantic Salmon, live Maine Lobster or Halibut from the cold waters of Alaska, you should be aware that special steps should be taken when storing your fresh seafood to prevent cross contamination and keep it fresh for as long as possible. (-- removed HTML --) (--…