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food preservation; food storage
The practice of treating and storing food to prevent spoilage and extend its shelf life. Includes methods such as refrigeration, freezing, drying, canning, and pickling.
食品保存の方法を学んだ。
I learned methods of food preservation.
正しい食品保存で食中毒を防ぐことができる。
Proper food preservation can prevent food poisoning.
夏場は食品保存に特に気をつけなければならない。
In summer, you must pay special attention to food storage.
A compound of 食品 (food products) and 保存 (preservation, storage). This is a practical term for daily life, cooking, and food safety discussions.
Japan has a rich tradition of food preservation, from 漬物 (pickled vegetables) and 干物 (dried fish) to modern vacuum-sealing and freeze-drying techniques. Proper food storage is frequently discussed on Japanese cooking shows and websites, particularly during Japan's hot, humid summers.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 食品保存の方法: methods of food preservation
- 食品保存容器: food storage container
- 食品保存技術: food preservation technology
- 冷凍食品保存: frozen food storage
RELATED TERMS:
- 保存食: preserved food, emergency rations
- 賞味期限: best-before date
- 消費期限: use-by date, expiration date
- 食品ロス: food waste, food loss