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Food Storage Methods
Reasons For Storage
- To prevent pests from eating and spoiling them.
- To make foodstuffs available always in the house.
- To save cost by bulk buying when food is in season.
- To ensure store is well arranged.
- To retain the quality of the food
Containers For Storing Food
- Polythene bags and sheets.
- Special wrapping leaves and papers like banana or plantain leaves, foil, etc.
- Plastic containers with tight fitting lids and covered buckets.
- Bottles
- Glass containers
Quiz
- Mention four methods of food preservation.
- What are the reasons for food storage?
- List three containers for storing food.
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