Care Of Food IV

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

  1. Mention four methods of food preservation.
  2. What are the reasons for food storage?
  3. List three containers for storing food.
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