preserved foods
nounUK /prɪˈzɜːvd fuːdz/
US /prɪˈzɝːvd fuːdz/
Preserved foods are foods that are kept in jars or cans so they can be eaten later.
Grandma keeps preserved foods like pickles and jam in the pantry.
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2. Foods treated with salt, sugar, smoke, or acid to stop them from spoiling.
The sailors survived on preserved foods such as salted meat and dried biscuits.
3. Traditional foods made to last through winter or long journeys.
In many cultures, preserved foods are prepared before the cold season begins.
4. Commercially packaged foods with a long shelf life.
The shelter stocked preserved foods for emergencies.