Classification of foods Prestation | Stable or nonperishable food | Nonperishable food Storage | Semi-perishable or protected foods | Foods that spoil quickly (Perishable foods)
Classification of foods Perishability-based food classification Perishability: the rate at which food spoils; certain foods have a longer shelf life than others. •Based on how long they can be stored without being treated, foods can be divided into three categories. ´ While fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and milk will only keep for a short while, some commodities, like wheat, rice, and maize, can last for a long time without clearly deteriorating or spoiling. Classification: This means that the food processor divides all food into three main groups according to shelf life. ´ Foods that are non-perishable or relatively stable ´ Semi-perishable or protected foods ´ Foods that spoil quickly (Perishable foods) Stable or nonperishable food • Foods classified as stable are ones that, when properly maintained, will last up to three years and be suitable to consumers for a considerable amount of time. This group of foods inc...