Food Processing And Production Flashcards

1
Q

What is primary processing?
Example

A

It’s the conversion of raw materials into food commodities.
Milling wheat into flour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is secondary processing?
Example

A

It’s when the primary product is changed into another product.
Turing wheat flour into bread

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the steps to produce bread?

A

Weighing and measuring.
Proving.
Shaping.
Baking.
Slicing.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the steps to producing wheat?

A

Growing.
Harvesting.
Storage.
Transport.
Cleaned.
Milled.
Shipped.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the enzyme?

A

Rennet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Reasons for fortification of foods?

A

To enrich products for individuals with special diets.

To enrich a staple food with a nutrient that it does not naturally contain.

To replace nutrients lost during processing.

To improve the nutritional status of a specific group of people who may be deficient in a particular nutrient.

To prevent deficiency disorders.

To add nutrients to foods for marketing purposes.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Examples of fortified foods?

A

Soya products.
Cereals.
Margarine.
Brown and white flour.
Bread.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the function of antioxidants?
Examples.

A

Protect your cells against free radicals.
Spinach,broccoli,carrots.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the function of colours(natural or artificial)?
Examples

A

To make up colour losses.
Enhance naturally occurring colours.
Candy,syrup,frozen treats

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the function of emulsifiers?
Example

A

Stabilise oil in water emulsions.
Improve volume,uniformity and fineness of baked goods.
Oil,egg yolk,mustard

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the function of flavourings?
Example

A

Improve taste or smell to food.
Cakes,yogurts,cereals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the function of preservatives?
Example

A

Helps prevent spoilage due to bacteria,moulds,fungi or yeast.
Cereals,bread,cheese.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the function of sweeteners?
Example

A

Reduce calories.
Enhance flavour.
Add body,bulk and texture.
Soft drinks,candy,desserts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are pros of additives?

A

Improve or preserve nutritional value.
Provide colour and enhance flavour.
Maintain the wholesomeness of foods.
Control the acid-base of foods.
Much more variety of foods.
Makes seasonal produce all year round.
Makes food stay fresh for longer.
Sweetener can be lower calories than sugar.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are cons of additives?

A

Potential links to cancer.
Allergic reactions.
Digestive disorders.
Skin problems.
Negative impact on health.
Affect children’s behaviour.
E-numbers are linked to ADHD and behavioural issues.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is an E number?

A

Additives approved for use by the government and EU regulations are given an E-number and are considered safe for use and consumption.