NATS 1560 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Leuconostoc Mesenteroides, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Dried And Salted Cod
11 Dec 2017
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Grain stored in dry place; drying works for other foods too. Canning, refrigeration, freezing and irradiation - modern. Changes the taste and texture of foods. Allows for the combination of flavours and textures. Drying - process of dehydration - removal of much of the water. Removes the sustenance for bacteria and fungi. Grapes -- raisins; plums -- prunes, figs, dates. Vegetables lack in sugar content, so they can"t be dried well. Mushrooms dry well; reconstituted w/ little water. Red peppers -- paprika; sun and air-dried before grinding. Fish can be dried; salmon + cod; salt cod. Meat can be cut into strips and dried in the sun or by fire -- jerky. Industrial drying techniques more efficient than traditional techniques using sunlight and open air. New dried products -- powdered eggs, milk. Many processed in tunnel dryers -- hot air blasted through a tunnel. Liquids can be dried in drum dryers. Spray drying -- used for powdered milk.
