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Period: 12,500 BCE to 500 BCE
Use of Preservation Methods
Methods to preserve fruits, meats, and fish were used. -
12,000 BCE
Drying
Fruits, meats and fish were dried out in order to make them last for longer periods of time. Was used by Middle East and Oriental cultures. -
Period: 7000 BCE to 6600 BCE
Fermentation
The process of using time to age foods, such as bread, beer, and wine. -
Period: 360 BCE to 340 BCE
Salting and Curing
Preservation of meats and fish by using salt to cure them.