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How are the chemical reactions of foodstuff with the environment controlled during storage?

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  • Primarily the oxygen and microorganisms in air are responsible for adverse effects on stored food. 
  • The exposure of stored food to atmosphere is minimized by storing them in air tight container, evacuation or filling the container with N2 gas.
  • Rate of a chemical reaction decreases with lowering of temperature. Thus, refrigeration is useful for controlling chemical reaction of foodstuff with environment. 
  • The reactions of foodstuff with environment are catalysed by enzymes. Due to boiling, the enzymes become denatured and the reactions are controlled.


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