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Food Preparation and Preservation Food Preparation Food preparation involves various processes that help us turn raw ingredients into delicious meals. Here are some common methods of food preparation: Washing: Before cooking, we wash vegetables, fruits, grains, and other ingredients to remove dirt and germs. Cutting and Chopping: We cut and chop ingredients into smaller pieces. This helps in cooking them evenly and makes them easier to eat. Cooking: Cooking is the process of applying heat to food. It makes the food soft, tasty, and safe to eat. There are different methods of cooking, such as boiling, frying, steaming, baking, and grilling. Mixing and Blending: Sometimes, we mix or blend ingredients together, like in making smoothies or batters. Seasoning: Adding spices, salt, and herbs to food enhances its flavor and makes it more delicious. Food Preservation Food preservation is the process of treating food to prevent it from spoiling. It helps to keep food fresh for a longer tim...