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Actually canning foods is a way to kill off bacteria so that they will last a long time. But some foods are made by using bacteria and then those foods are sterilized while being canned. Sauerkraut and pickled foods are prepared this way. But the bacteria don't sterilize the food,the high heat does.
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Why is botulism associated with canned foods and not fresh foods-?
Botulism is associated with canned foods and not fresh because the bacteria associated with it, Clostridium botulinum only lives in improperly canned and preserved foods.
What is a bacteria found in improperly canned foods that can cause illness or death?
tetanus
What level of bacteria is allowed in canned foods?
caned food must be sterile.No bacteria its founded inside the canne.
How does canned food affect food safety?
Canned food effectively creates a barrier between the food and outside contaminants. Cans also help to preserve foods by limiting the amount of air and oxidation directly on the food. Alternately cans that are old and/or damaged can produce dangerous bacteria growth such as Botulism.
Salts and sugars work to preserve foods by creating what?
Salts and sugars work to preserve foods by creating bonds. These bonds prevent bacteria from entering the food cells and breaking them down.
What foods are canned?
Beans and spam and stuff like that... Many many foods are canned, as it is a method to preserve and ship a food. Everything from fruits (ex: canned peaches) and vegetables (canned tomatoes), to meats (canned ham) and seafood (canned tuna fish); even dairy (canned milk).
What are nonperishable food?
Non-Perishable foods are things such as Canned products, Sugar, Spices, All types of pasta. Almost all dried products are non-perishable as food-spoilage bacteria (like most bacteria) requires moisture to thrive.
How can temperature be helpful for food?
Cooler temperatures help preserve foods, higher temperatures kill the bacteria and prepare the foods so they can be eaten.
What was Peter Durand's bio?
Peter Durand was known for inventing the patent that would allow food to be canned. His patent was designed to preserve foods.
Can canned foods spoil in extreme heat?
There is no oxygen, or bacteria in the can.
Can heating be used in the preservation of food and media?
Heating to over 160F will kill all major food spoilage bacteria. This is the process used in both pasteurization and food canning to preserve foods. If you do not heat to 160F enough bacteria will survive to cause the food to spoil in the can and cause food poisoning, this is a common issue with home canned food.
Why don't bacteria help preserve canned food?
nope i dont think so Bacteria decompose organic matter, like food, to gain energy from it. If the food is sealed in a can, bacteria cannot reach it and so cannot decompose it (cause it to rot).
