9. Importanceof Food Preservation
Prevents food from spoiling; minimizing wastage of
food
People can safely store it for future use
Seasonal fruits and vegetables are made available
throughout the year
Food commodities may be made available
especially during calamities and emergencies
Importanceof FoodPreservation
10. Enhances the flavor of food making them more appealing
Can be a source of income for the family
Provides job opportunities
Contributes to the country’s economy
Importanceof FoodPreservation
Importanceof FoodPreservation
12. Factors to consider in Planning Food to
Preserve
availability of food knowledge
and skills
tools and
equipment
budget
13. Choosing Good Quality Foods
for Preservations
In choosing foods good for preservation, select
fresh, uniform in size and shape, no blemish or
decay, of bright colors, firm, and has a pleasant
smell.
14. Choosing Good Quality Foods
for Preservations
Good quality fresh fish has clear eyes, tight
scales, firm body, bright red gills, and slightly
seaweed smell.
15. Choosing Good Quality Foods
for Preservations
Fresh meat has pinkish to reddish color, has
white thin skin, well marbled fat in lean
and is smooth and fine-grained.
16. Guides to Wise Buying
Buy wisely by choosing the right kind and
quality of ingredients at the right price.
Prepare list of what to buy, where to buy, and the
amount to spend in buying needed items.
Buy those which are seasonal
Buy at the time when vegetables are very fresh and meat
have just arrived in the market.
Survey the market to find the lowest price for the best
quality.
Establish a suki who is trustworthy and reliable.
17. Guides in Preparing Your Food Preserves
Remember the guides in preparing food preserves.
Follow them well.
Select the right kind and quality of ingredients needed
for the recipe.
Wash all ingredients properly. Cut off unwanted
portions.
Prepare all ingredients in the correct amount or
quality prescribed by the recipe.
18. Guides in Preparing Your Food Preserves
Always maintain strict hygiene and sanitation.
Wear your kitchen working outfit.
Read and follow the instructions in the recipe carefully.
Remember to sterilize your bottles and other
containers before using them.
Ready equipment and tools for preparing and
cooking.