The Protect/Preserve Function 1. Considerations related to the protect/preserve function o Protect refers to the prevention of physical damage Specifics on what will cause loss of value(damage) must be known reserve"refers to stopping or inhibiting chemical and biological change and to the extension of food shelf life beyond the product's natural life or the maintenance of sterility in food or medical productsThe Protect/Preserve Function 1. Considerations related to the protect/preserve function ⚫ “Protect” refers to the prevention of physical damage. Specifics on what will cause loss of value (damage) must be known. ⚫ “Preserve” refers to stopping or inhibiting chemical and biological change and to the extension of food shelf life beyond the product’s natural life or the maintenance of sterility in food or medical products