Traditional techniques of food preservation of the communities of North east india: the bodo

The Bodo of the North Eastern region of India have their own traditional methods for preservation of food since early days. Flesh of animals, various types of fishes, fruits and vegetables etc. are the main food items which have been preserved for later consumption. Preserved food items are enjoyed by them when such foods are not available in fresh and they also wanted to consume the preserved foods for having different. Besides, the people also generally preserved the foods for consuming when they are busy in seasonal works where they could not find enough time for hunting, fishing, collecting fresh vegetables or fruits etc. The preservation of the food items were not only for the consumption purpose but also had a close association with the socio-cultural life.