Question

Why meats are not recommended for out-of-doors drying?

(a) Meats are high in protein, making them ideal for microbial growth

(b) Meat gets decomposed easily

(c) Meat absorbs the outdoor odours

(d) Vitamin B12 is lost during sun drying

This question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

I need to ask this question from Sun Drying in division Drying of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Meats are high in protein, making them ideal for microbial growth

Best explanation: Meats are high in protein, making them ideal for microbial growth. Along with the microbial spoilage it can also undergo oxidation and enzymatic autolysis which further decreases the quality of the meat.