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JSS2 Home Economics

Food Purchasing, Processing, Preservation and Safety

Overview

• Explain the meaning of food purchasing, processing, preservation and safety • Identify risks factors to consider. when buying food • Identify factors to consider when buying food • Mention wise buying practices • Mention some food processing methods • Different storage/preservation and storage methods and reasons • Explain how to keep food safe

What you'll learn
  • • Meaning of food purchasing, processing and preservation
  • • Perishable and non- perishable foods
  • • Risk factors in purchasing
  • • Factors to consider when buying food
  • • Wise buying practices
  • • Reasons for food preservation
  • • Preservation methods, e.g. freezing, sundrying salting, etc
  • • Food processing methods e.g. milling, fermentation. Etc
  • • How to keep food safe