food processing method
nounUK /fuːd ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ ˈmɛθəd/
US /fuːd ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ ˈmɛθəd/
A food processing method is a way people change food to make it last longer or taste better.
Freezing is a common food processing method used to keep vegetables fresh.
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2. A specific industrial technique used in factories to turn raw ingredients into packaged food products.
The company adopted a new food processing method to speed up production.
3. A traditional way of preparing or preserving food passed down in a culture.
Smoking fish is a traditional food processing method in many coastal communities.
4. A step in a recipe or manufacturing line that alters the texture or safety of food.
Blanching is the food processing method used before freezing the beans.