Development in Food industry
In the Paleolithic Period, food preservation techniques included:
In the Paleolithic Period, food preservation techniques included:
Try to answer before revealing the correct option and explanation.
Correct Answer
✅ A. Drying, roasting, and pounding
Explanation
Paleolithic period ( before 15000 BC) also known as old stone age man dried , roasted, and pounded some of his farm produce. he used the low temperature storage technique to preserve the food in the back of cave.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect
- b. Freezing and
canning: Canning was invented in the 19th century, and controlled freezing
was not available in the Paleolithic era.
- c. Alcoholic
fermentation: Fermentation became more common after the development of
agriculture during the Neolithic Period.
- d.
Refrigeration: Modern refrigeration technology did not exist during prehistoric
times.
Key Concept
Paleolithic food preservation relied on natural methods such as drying, roasting, and pounding to extend food shelf life, improve safety, and increase digestibility. These practices laid the foundation for the evolution of food processing and preservation techniques used throughout human history.
References
- Awan, J. A., & Awan, K. A. (2023). Food science and technology. Unitech Communications.
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