Sugar Preservation
During the ancient times, people used various methods to prolong the shelf life of their gathered food items. Salting, drying, and smoking are the oldest methods used to preserve food. However, the development of food preservation arises along with the science and technology for improvement of flavor and safety consumption. Other food preservation methods include the freezing, pickling, canning, and using food concentrates.
According to Nath (1960), food concentrates specifically using sugar as a preservative produces not only flavorful but also nutritious and palatable foods. Sugar preserves food by drawing the water out of the food and from that of microbial cells. The reduced water activity inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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To prolong the shelf life of the rind;
4. To provide easy procedure on making candied fruits in households;
5. To yield an additive source of lycopene, citrulline, and other nutrients.
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS Because the common consumer of candies are the adolescents and adults, sensory evaluation of the watermelon rind candy will have 25 female and 25 male respondents from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Any student who is 17-23 years of age can evaluate the candy. However, non-UPLB students, professors, instructors, and maintenance staff are beyond the scope of the study. Only the rind of the watermelon excluding the flesh will be used in the study to make candied fruits. Highly equipped and machines will not be used in the study. Common kitchen equipment and utensil will be used in order to address the candy making in household.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Internationally, almost 50% of the food is lost due to the different processes, production, handling, and usage. United States of America had at least 27% of edible and non-edible food available, increasing its agricultural food waste. 360,000 tons of watermelons were unused and put into waste due to various reasons. (Schneider,
As Americans, we waste more food than many countries even consume. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, “The average American trashes 10 times as much food as a consumer in South east Asia” (Hsu). That is about equivalent to eating 10 meals to a consumer in South East Asia’s one meal. We throw away our left over food just because we are done ea...
We are all aware of sugar, the sweet delicious substance commonly used in food and beverages, but table sugar is not the only sugar there is. There are many artificial sugars that many people now-a-days aren’t aware of. In this research paper I will be identifying four different types of synthetic sugars which are: Saccharin, Aspartame, Sucralose, and Sodium cyclamate. Synthetic sugars, or artificial sweeteners, have both positive and negative effects that can either make a big impact in our body or a small impact. Synthetic sugars can be used in many ways but are most commonly used in regular everyday foods and beverages or they can be mixed with other artificial sweeteners. Synthetic sugars tend to look very similar to real sugar so sometimes it may be hard to distinguish them with the naked eye.
...man body, people should consume regular soda without the artificial sweeteners if there way no way to avoid soda at all. Nowadays, there are so many other ingredients than artificial sugars that cause harm to the human body, so it is extremely important to at least get rid of artificial sugar in your diet. Although many people skip the whole process of checking the ingredient label, It is important to check to make sure that they don’t contain any artificial sugars or any other harmful ingredients. There are many substitutes to avoid using processed sugars or artificial sweeteners, such as using raw honey or maple syrup in your food. The powerful food industry will not educate the general public on the risks of consuming the artificial sugars, so it is the responsibility of the consumers to be aware of what’s in their foods to find a path to a healthier lifestyle.
Over the years food has changed from more natural occurring products to quick and easily accessible ones. I for one blame the companies who accept and encourage this. From the previous essay, it also provides a series of questions for which we should be analyzing our food: “How fresh is it? How far was it transported? How pure or clean is it?” (Berry). Simply, we need to be more aware about our food. Food used to be only grown. There was no way
According to Roni Neff, Marie Spiker, and Patricia Truant, up to 40% of all food produced in America is thrown away (Neff, Spiker, & Truant, 2015, p.2). This wasted food is worth hundreds of billions of dollars that is lost each year in the United States alone, and creates many threats to our country. Food waste is an important and widespread issue in the United States because most of the food thrown away is perfectly fine, it could be used to feed the hungry, and the waste hurts the environment.
The average American eats 156 pounds of added sugar each year. Sugar is delicious and once we have it, our body constantly wants more. Added sugar has become an American epidemic. “Eighty percent, or 480,000 of the 600,000 food products sold within the U.S. have added sugar, which, according to researchers and medical doctors, is why we have the world 's highest obesity rate is at 31 percent,” (Fed Up). The addictive quality of added sugar makes our brains want more of it constantly; however, our bodies are being negatively affected by its consumption in many ways.
Probably some of the most pleasurable and enjoyable memories of a person has to do with sweets. When thinking back to birthdays, there is always the memory of the wonderful cake that mother beautifully made and decorated with frosting and glazes. A typical night out with dad can be transformed into a magical evening with a trip to the ice cream parlor. The end of a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner turns heavenly when a hot apple pie is brought to the table and topped with delicious, melting vanilla ice cream. A good wedding is never complete without the cutting of the splendid multi-level wedding cake, when the happy new couple gets to playfully shove and smear cake and white frosting into each other’s smiling faces. Everyone knows that as a child, the only good part about going to the dentist is getting the candy bar at the end of the visit. Why do some people get sick after eating too much suger? Some people do not even know that the abuse of sugar can lead to negative effects on your body. There is something strangely enjoyable and resplendent about the consumption of sugar. Why is it that sugar is so deliciously enjoyable and at the same time a food product that has many negative affects on people’s health?
America is a very gluttonous country. On a yearly basis, the average American can consume a grand total of 1 TON (or 2000 pounds) of food. However, the real problem comes before and after the eating. In total, America loses 40% of the food it produces, from farm to landfill. This shows that in 1 ton of food, 800 pounds are lost, in either the waste...
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Benefits of reducing sugar intake are many and can be drastic. Better weight management means less risk of obesity and the many related health effects that come with it. Significantly decreased risk of type two diabetes means no daily insulin shots, no loss of feeling in extremities, and zero daily blood testing. Reducing sugar intake lowers your risk for heart disease, currently the number one killer in the United States. Together these health benefits paint a clear picture that reducing sugar intake has a significant health benefit and can possibly lead to a longer more healthy life. (McKinlay, MD, R.) By targeting parents and reinforcing these benefits, it is possible to focus on their desire for their children to grow up well.
These basic food processing involves the usage of very little chemical enzymatic that lead to minimal changes to the basic structure of food. Hence, the food may remain in its natural form. Salt-preservation was very important for older day soldier and marine during war until canning method were introduced. These food processing methods continue to be tried and tested and remained essential until the advent of the industrial
A study conducted by Food Agricultural Organization revealed that an approximated 1.3 billion tones of food is usually wasted every year (FAO 2011). The study also revealed that consumers in rich countries waste food almost equal to the food produced by the Sub-Saharan Africa. Of this, fruits, vegetables and tubers are the most heavily wasted.
Sugar is a part of the American diet. Sugar is either added or occurs naturally into food. Natural sugar is usually found within milk or fruit products. Unnaturally added sugars are found in products prepared for eating such soft drinks, candy, and cookies. Soft drinks are mainly consumed by individuals during meals. Which allows sugar to become Americas diet of choice. However, added sugar causes multiple issues that could lead to death. Yet, sugar is grounded into Americans way of eating.
Nowadays, refrigeration and freezing had become the most popular method for food preservation. It is a desirable way to preserve food because at low temperatures which around –10°C to –25°C, chemical reactions very slowly thus it will make the bacteria in food hard to survive.
Not all sugars are made the same. Sugar is naturally found in many foods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy. It is also an added ingredient in many processed foods like soups, condiments, and beverages. The sugars added to foods tend to be highly concentrated and devoid of other nutrients. In contrast, natural sugars are integrated into