Define Various Methods of Food Processing?

In this unit, you studied the various methods of food processing. You learnt that food being most vital for the survival of human beings must be processed using scientific techniques. In this context, you learnt in a great detail about thermal processing i.e., cooking, blanching, pasteurization, sterilization and canning; dehydration and various drying techniques. Another aspect which was considered in this unit was the preservation by means of concentration. In this, the main focus was on the various methods of concentration and the changes that occur in food as a result of concentration.