Preservation of Food to Limit Microbial Survival and Growth Includes

Question

Preservation of food to limit microbial survival and growth includes
A)high temperature.
B)pasteurization.
C)refrigeration and freezing.
D)irradiation.
E)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the given choices can be used to preserve food and limit microbial survival and growth. 
High temperature can be used for cooking or canning foods.
Pasteurization is typically used for milk and other dairy products to eliminate harmful bacteria. 
Refrigeration and freezing slows down or completely stops the growth of bacteria and other microbes. 
Irradiation is a method of treating foods with ionizing radiation to kill microorganisms and extend shelf life.