Food processing is the chemical operations on food in order to preserve it.
(ii)
(α)
Advantages of food processing
1. It increases the commercial value of food
2. It improves the shelf life of food products
3. It makes food available for easy marketing
4. It allows the addition of food nutrients to improve it quality
(β)
Disadvantages of food processing.
1. Loss of nutrient
2. Food may not taste well
3. Frequent intake may lead to serious health issues