Title: Unit 5 Glossary
Course: WVA 102 Food Preservation Methods > Section: WVA 102 Food Preservation Methods

Unit 5 Glossary

Terms

Term | Definitions
Citric Acid | water-soluble weak acid found in many fruits, citrus fruits, and used in pharmaceuticals and as a flavoring. It is extracted from citrus fruits or made by fermenting molasses. Natural and arti ...
Nitrites | nitrates are used primarily in meat production. They are the food industry's primary chemical defense against Clostridium botulinum. They also impart a pink, hue to cured meat. Nitrates readily co ...
Salt | also known as table salt or rock salt (halite), is a crystalline mineral that is composed primarily of sodium chloride, a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts. It is essential ...
Sugar | the name for a class of chemically-related sweet-flavored substances, most of which are used as food. They are carbohydrates, composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are various types of su ...
Sulfites | Chemical compounds that inhibit microbial growth and act as a preservative or enhancer. Examples of sulfites for food additives include Sulfur dioxide, Potassium bisulfate or sodium sulfite. Some ...