Concept:
Lyophilization is also called freeze drying. It is a preservation method in which water is removed from food at low temperature and reduced pressure.
Step 1: Understand lyophilization.
In lyophilization, the food is first frozen and then water is removed by sublimation.
\[
\text{Ice} \rightarrow \text{water vapour}
\]
Step 2: Identify the basic preservation principle.
The main purpose is to remove moisture from the food material.
\[
\text{Moisture removal}=\text{drying}
\]
Step 3: Final answer.
Thus, lyophilization is a drying method used for food preservation.
\[
\therefore \text{Correct Answer is (C)}
\]