The inventions could help to reduce the astounding amount of food that is wasted each year. In the United States alone, 92 billion pounds of food, or about 145 billion meals, are trashed each year ...

How common is botulism? Canning is one of the most groundbreaking food-preservation discoveries in history, but it must be done correctly to be safe. It’s easy to avoid botulism in canning by ...

Skip the stovetop dishes. Be cautious with stovetop dishes for parties; extended heating can lead to scorching or drying out. Opt for gentler heating methods instead. Crock pot or slow cooker.

When in doubt, throw it out. Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40 degrees or higher for two hours or more, or that has an unusual odor, color or texture.

But new preservation and delivery technologies will make the food of the future much greener. By Nicola Twilley Updated November 30, 2024, 3:00 a.m.

Visit elpaso.extension.colostate.edu for class listings and to find other food preservation information. “The classes are a great intro to food safety and cover all of the basics,” Smith said.

Nanotechnology is transforming the landscape of food safety and preservation, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality and longevity of food products. As global food demands rise, innovative ...

The safety of meat and meat products is a paramount concern in the food industry, due to the high risk of contamination by pathogenic microorganisms. Traditional methods of preservation often rely ...

Originally published in 1994, “Preserving Food in Wyoming” has undergone multiple revisions over the past three decades to reflect evolving food safety practices. Denise Smith, a UW Extension educator ...