Food Processing Collection

Red peppers are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market in Ta Qali
Red peppers are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018

A woman manipulates dehydrated yucca at the Quinta Carmelita store, producers of natural and vegan products, in San Salvador, El Salvador February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas

Tomatoes are seen prior to being dehydrated at the Quinta Carmelita store, producers of natural and vegan products, in San Salvador, El Salvador February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas

Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are seen in vegetable crates at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali

Carrots are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market in Ta Qali
Carrots are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Farmers walk in a rice paddy field outside Hanoi September 7, 2011. Vietnam, the worlds second-largest rice exporter after Thailand, plans to export 7 million tonnes of the grain this year

Green and yellow peppers are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market in Ta
Green and yellow peppers are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018

A view of the Dead Sea near Jericho, in the occupied West Bank January 31, 2018. Picture taken January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Salt extracted from the Dead Sea is seen near Jericho, in the occupied West Bank January 31, 2018. Picture taken January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Strawberries are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market in Ta Qali
Strawberries are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018

Marrows are seen in vegetable crates at the Farmers Market in Ta Qali
Marrows are seen in vegetable crates at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

A man buys broccoli at the Farmers Market in Ta Qali
A man buys broccoli at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Tomatoes are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market in Ta Qali
Tomatoes are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018

Stack of freshly made corn tortillas is weighted at a tortilla factory in Mexico City
A stack of freshly made corn tortillas is weighted at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico, January 3, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Woman holds freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City
A woman holds freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico, January 3, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

A worker cuts off a sharks fin at a private dock in Puntarenas, north of San Jose October 12, 2010. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate (COSTA RICA - Tags: ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Fish are hung from bamboo poles for drying at a fishing village in Mumbai, India, April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Person weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City
A person weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico, January 3, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

The Mealing Trough - Hopi by Edward S. Curtis, 1906 (silver print photograph)
2630138 The Mealing Trough - Hopi by Edward S. Curtis, 1906 (silver print photograph) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mealing Trough - Hopi by Edward S)

Grinding stones of the Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloans
Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan metates y manos, Betatakin cliff dwelling, Arizona. Photograph

Producing flour in a windmill, Nantucket, 1800s
Grain hopper inside a windmill on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Salmon cannery on the Pacific coast at Astoria, Oregon, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Europe, Consuegra, La Mancha. Windmills

Blender with a silver base and jar filled with a red mixture, two strawberries on the side

Women packing oranges in a packing plant

Bottling and capping milk factory

Salmon processing plant, Seattle, Washington

Brown sugar storage. Worker looking at piles of brown sugar in a warehouse in Trinidad

Irradiated food, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of radiation in food crops. Irradiation of food is a controversial process that exposes food to ionising radiation in

Radiation in food, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a knife and fork next to a plate made from a radiation symbol, representing the presence of radiation in food

Consuegra, La Mancha, Spain, windmills and castle

Consuegra, La Mancha, Spain, windmills

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Food processing is a fascinating and essential aspect of the culinary world. At the Farmers Market in Ta Qali, vibrant red peppers catch the eye as they are proudly displayed on a vendor's stand. Meanwhile, at Quinta Carmelita store, a woman skillfully manipulates dehydrated yucca, showcasing the intricate process behind transforming this root vegetable into a versatile ingredient. Tomatoes take center stage before being transformed into their dehydrated form at Quinta Carmelita store. This preservation method not only enhances their flavor but also extends their shelf life for future use. Nearby, crates filled with sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, await their turn to undergo food processing. Carrots add a splash of color to another vendor's stand at the bustling Farmers Market in Ta Qali. Their crispness and natural sweetness make them perfect candidates for various food processing techniques that enhance taste and texture. Green and yellow peppers join forces on yet another vendor's stand at the lively market. These colorful gems can be processed into different forms such as pickled or roasted pepper strips – adding depth and complexity to dishes. Moving away from Malta momentarily, we find ourselves near Jericho in the occupied West Bank where an awe-inspiring view of the Dead Sea captivates our attention. Salt extracted from these ancient waters lies nearby - an integral component of many food processing methods that act as both preservative and flavor enhancer. Returning to Ta Qali's Farmers Market once again, juicy strawberries tempt passersby with their vibrant hues while marrows rest patiently in crates nearby – awaiting creative hands ready to transform them through various cooking techniques. In this bustling marketplace scene, we witness firsthand how food processing plays an instrumental role in preserving produce quality while unlocking new flavors and textures for culinary exploration. From broccoli purchases made by discerning shoppers to tomatoes beautifully arranged on vendors' stands – each step showcases how food transformation brings delight to our taste buds and nourishment to our bodies.