Pasterurization is a process of food preservation, which involves boiling of milk to a temperature of 63°C for about 30 minutes and suddenly cooling to destroy the microbes present in the milk.

Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to optimum levels of ionizing radiations like X-rays, gamma rays or UV rays to kill harmful bacteria.

A -diet containing essential nutrients in right proportion is known as balanced diet. It is required for normal growth and development and to prevent malnutrition

The effects of consuming adultered food:
i) Headache.
ii) Stomach disorder.
iii) Major health problems
iv) Liver problem

1. Drying:
It is the process of removal of water or moisture content in the food. It can be done either by sun-drying (or) vaccum drying or hot air drying. It inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds.
2. Smoking:
In this process, food products like meat and fish are exposed to smoke. The drying action of the smoke tends to preserve the food.

(a) Pasteurization
(b) Milk
(c) 63°C for 30 minutes followed by sudden cooling.

1. Name of the product.
2. Manufacture details.
3. Contents or ingredients
4. Maximum retail price.
5. Date of manufacture.
6. Date of expiry.
7. Standardized marks like ISI, AGMARK, FPO.

(a) It removes the moisture content and prevents the growth of bacteria.
(b) It cause many problems in our health.
(c) Bone deformities and osteoporosis in adults.