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Fruits and vegetables processing

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    Preparation of Fruits and vegetables should be prepared for preservation as soon as possible after harvesting, in any case within 4 to 48 hours. The spoilage increases rapidly as time passes. Good manufacturing practice  ( GMP ) It is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.  The following practices are therefore recommended each time before storage of any food commodities at home scale: Wash your hands thoroughly with hot water and soap before beginning to prepare food.  Make sure that kitchen utensils and appliances are well cleaned and disinfected. Always store food in a clean place.  Use herbs and spices as little as possible, because they are an important source of contamination. Use clean and pure salt only if the salt is not pure, heat it on a dry, metal sheet above the fire.  Allow only clean drinking water to come in contact with fruits and vegetables.  Never allow anyone who is sick or has open wounds to

Food waste and hunger

Food waste and hunger Food waste and hunger will be managed by processing home-grown food using simple techniques to extend their shelf life, reducing spoilage, and spoilage leads to saving food loss. Food   Anything, when used, provides support for a healthy diet. Food is usually plant or animal and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Some Important points related to food waste and hunger are as follows; Food waste and hunger causes Food waste and Agriculture Food Environment Food security Individual Food waste Waste or damage to food products With the correct information, we will reduce losses and meet our needs more efficiently and save our money.  Then, use those food savings for those who need them. Food waste and hunger causes Food waste and hunger cause related to decreased price or quality of food results from the decisions and actions of retailers, food service providers, and consumers. It is estimated that 1.3 billion t