Describes the nature of food and explains how heat acts to cause decay and cold acts as a preservative. Explains three main processes of refrigeration - evaporation, pressure and condensation, and how these function in a sealed unit. Shows how to pack food for maximum efficiency and air circulation. Gives advice on defrosting, cleaning and care.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322346
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food contamination - Prevention
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food - Preservation
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food contamination
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food contamination - Prevention
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Food - Preservation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Food contamination - Prevention
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)