Definition of Preservation Methods
Dry-salting — This method uses a lot of salt to extract moisture from food. This moisture dissolves the salt into the brine, which prevents bacteria from growing. This method can only be used to preserve small or thin foods. This is a common method of preserving little fish. Fish can be refrigerated for up to two years if done correctly.
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Food preservation has been a necessity for as long as people have existed. It hasn't always been as foolproof as the alternatives accessible now. To be sure, the path to establishing safe, reliable techniques of food preservation is paved with illness, squandered food, and even death. Thankfully, we get to reap the benefits of previous knowledge. We can avoid making the same mistakes if we use this information appropriately.
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