Question

Which of the following food preservation methods are suitable to reduce the loss of nutrients when preparing fruits and vegetables?

• A. \(\text{Freezing}\)
• B. \(\text{Using preservatives}\)
• C. \(\text{Drying and blanching}\)
• D. \(\text{All of the above}\)

Hint:

Freezing, blanching, and using preservatives help retain nutrients and extend shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding nutrient preservation methods.
 - Freezing (A): Preserves most of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables with minimal loss. 
- Using preservatives (B): Helps prevent spoilage and nutrient degradation. 
- Drying and blanching (C): Drying removes moisture to slow microbial growth, while blanching preserves color and nutrients. 
Step 2: Selecting the correct option. Since all listed methods help to reduce nutrient loss, the correct answer is (D) All of the above.