Timeline

Food Preservation

By astaropoli
  • 12,000 BCE

    Introduction

    Introduction
    Introduction
  • 11,000 BCE

    Creation of Food Preservation

    Creation of Food Preservation
    One of the earliest methods of food preservation dates back thousands of years to the advent of salting. Ancient cultures recognized the power of salt to inhibit microbial growth and spoilage, thus preserving meats, fish, and even vegetables. Salt added flavor and acted as a natural preservative, allowing communities to store provisions for extended periods.
  • 6050 BCE

    Creation of Salting Food

    Creation of Salting Food
    Salting meat dates back to 6000 BCE, and salt-curing meats were first discovered in ancient Egypt. Salting meat brings the moisture and liquids in the flesh to the surface, allowing them to be extracted. This keeps bacteria from having any water to multiply and rot, and they consume the meat for nutrients. Most meats can be salted, including beef, pork, chicken, fish, and many others. Salting meats is an excellent means of preserving them without using electronics like refrigeration.

  • Food Preservation: Canning

    Food Preservation: Canning
    This was first invented by a French chef Nicolas Appert after Napoleon issued a reward for someone finding a safe way to keep food safe to eat after extended periods. He put food in a glass jar, then wrapped it in wire and dipped it in wax. After that, an Englishman named Peter Durand created the first "true" canning method in 1810. He put food in a tin can and dubbed in canning. After those men, many people started to can food. A man named Alexander Kerr came up with the removable metal lid.

  • Refrigeration Preservation

    Refrigeration Preservation
    The concept of refrigeration was first developed in ancient China. The ancient Chinese used big ice blocks to keep food fresh in the mountains. The Hebrew people would fill pots with water in the desert to create ice to keep the meats cold and fresh. 1913 Fred W. Wolf invented the first in-home refrigeration unit for ordinary householders. Now we have modern fridges with all kinds of gadgets. With the help of Wolf we now can keep all our food safe and cold for all our needs.

  • Conclusion

    Conclusion
    The evolution of food preservation, from ancient salting methods to the advent of canning and the modern convenience of refrigerators, highlights humanity's ingenuity in extending food shelf life. These innovations ensure food safety, reduce waste, enhance our ability to enjoy diverse foods year-round, and profoundly impact culinary practices worldwide.