The heat load for the storage of fruits and vegetables is calculated by multiplying the specific heat of the food by the number of degrees of the temperature that needs to be lowered divided by the weight of the food.

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Some food preservation techniques are: Pulsed electric field (PEF): A non-thermal method that uses low-energy pulses to disrupt the cellular structure of microorganisms in food. Freezing: A traditional method that involves lowering the temperature of food to -18°C or below. Food irradiation: A method that exposes food to a source of energy that can remove electrons from individual atoms in the food. Ultrasound: A method that can improve food quality, reduce physical and chemical deterioration, and maintain the qualities of freshly produced goods. Chemical preservatives: A popular... Show more

The heat load for the storage of fruits and vegetables is calculated by multiplying the specific heat of the food by the number of degrees of the temperature that needs to be lowered divided by the weight of the food.






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