Crossword Puzzle about Food PreservationAcrossBacteria – (Helps in food spoilage if not properly preserved.)Food – (Different preservation methods depending on the type of food.)Dehydrator – (Used to dry fruits, vegetables, and herbs.)Higher – (Pressure canning can reach higher temperatures.)Pickling – (Preserving food in vinegar or organic acid.)Freeze-drying – (A modern method of drying food.)Salting – (Reduces water content in food.)Meats – (Example of foods that are cured or preserved.)Bacteria – (Lower pH prevents its growth.)0 – (Temperature for freezing.)Freezing – (The easiest food preservation method.)DownFruits – (Foods with a pH lower than 4.6, meaning high acid.)Spoil – (Food will still spoil if the wrong preservation method is used.)Vegetables – (Foods with a pH higher than 4.6, meaning low acid.)Drying – (The oldest known method of food preservation.)40 – (Temperature for refrigeration.)Sugaring – (Using sugar to reduce water content in food.)Canning – (Two methods: water boiling and pressure canning.)Refrigeration – (Extends the shelf life of food and slows bacteria growth.)Fermentation – (Makes food more nutritious than before.)