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Yes, ethyl alcohol (95% grain alcohol) is commonly used in herbal extracts not just as a solvent, but to prevent molds and bacteria from forming. In the case of specific foods, I'm unaware of any, but citric acid, potassium sorbate, salt, sorbic acid and even ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) are used to prevent the re-fermentation of wines, to stop the browning of a recently cut banana or apple.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoAlmost all fruits and vegetables can be canned as long as they are high in acid. Low acid fruits, vegetables, and meats must be canned using the pressure bath method. Refer to the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP) website. It has information that has been scientifically developed, tested, and approved for the canning and preservation of meats, fruits, and vegetables. They have many recipes and detailed methods for preparing them properly.
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∙ 14y agoGenerally, just fruit are preserved in alcohol - like peaches, plums, grape and cherries. See Related Links.
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Is it a fact that more foods were preserved in the past?
It is not a fact that more foods were preserved in the past. More foods are actually preserved now due to advanced canning and packaging techniques.
What are fresh food?
Food that is not preserved by canning, dehydration, freezing or smoking.
What food that in jar?
Foods usually found in jars include pickled items, jams, jellies, peanut butter, marshmallow fluff. Anything that can be preserved through canning can be preserved in jars.
What food can be preserved by heating?
All fruits and vegetables can be preserved by canning.
Can you get nutrients from food preserved?
Yes. While some nurients may be lost in preserving, most are still there. Preserving could be canning, freezing, or drying foods.
What are examples of preserved foods?
Some examples of preserved foods are pickled onions, salted cod, frozen chicken, tinned sweetcorn, dried apricots, pickles, beef jerky, and strawberry jam.
How can food be preserved through canning?
less chemicals in the process
Where are foods preserved?
Foods are preserved in friges baggies and or plastic containers.
Food is preserved by adding what other than salt?
Food is preserved by curing with salt, smoking, pickling, drying, or canning.
How can food spoilage be retarded?
Food can be preserved by refrigeration, freezing, canning, and drying.
What can food preservatives be found in?
There are lots of food products that contain preservatives: nearly everything manufactured or processed has preservatives in them. Raw fruit and vegetables and fresh-caught fish have no preservatives. Butchers can sell you meats without preservatives.
How did people preserve food in 1960?
In 1960 people preserved food by freezing it. Food was also preserved by home canning or pickling methods and storage.
