chapter 2 Flashcards
(17 cards)
what are the steps of the food system?
- primary production
- processing and packaging
- distribution and access
- media and marketing
- consumption
- waste management of food
what is primary production?
raw materials converted into basic food commodities
what is processing and packaging?
involves changing the state of foods produced during primary production into other products
what is distribution and access?
distribution involves the transportation, storage and sales of food
access refers to how and where we get our food from
what is media and marketing?
when someone promotes the sale of food products or food services.
what is consumption?
the act of eating food
it can occur anywhere and everywhere
what is waste management?
involves reducing the amount of wastage produced during all the steps throughout the food system.
e.g.
using all the parts of an animal such as its eyes, fur, etc
feeding food waste to animals
what is cuisine?
ingredients, techniques and dishes that represent a style of cooking associated with a particular cuisine and particular ingredients from a region.
what is culture?
knowledge, characteristics, behaviors, practices and traditions of a particular group of people
what are 2 factors that have influenced the emergence of distinctive food cultures/cuisines throughout the world?
religion
climatic influences
what is meant by climatic influences?
Refers to the weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time
The type of climate in a region impacts the kind of food that can be grown or raised in a given area.
what is climates influence on food culture/cuisine?
Some crops or animals are best grown or raised in warmer temperatures, while others are suited to colder climates. This results in certain foods being available at different times of the year due to the climate in different areas.
describe primary production with milk
cows are grass-fed to be kept healthy and produce more milk. cows udders are then washed and other equipment needed is cleaned. then farmers use suction cups that suck milk from the cows udders which then travel through pipes and stored in refrigerated vats.
describe processing and packaging with milk
milk gets filtered, cooled and stored around 4 degrees in vats. then its sent to milk factories to test and package the milk. fresh milk gets into factory vats for pasteurization (when milk is rapidly heated to 72 degrees, then quickly chilled back to 4 degrees) to kill bacteria and extend shelf life. homogenization occurs to milk as well to prevent the cream settling on top of the milk.
machines then pour milk into cartons/bottles and gets put into crates so it can be transported. packaging of milk informs customers of the milk type e.g. skim, full cream, kids
Why are grains a popular choice in modern cooking?
versatility, health benefits, and sustainability
can be used in a variety of dishes such as salads & soup
packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals
affordable and environmentally friendly
what is meant by religion?
Many faiths have dietary rules that outline what their followers can and cannot consume.
what is religions influence on food culture/cuisine?
Many religions also have a particular food or food rituals associated with their special celebrations, festivals and traditions. This has a significant impact on the food they eat.
e.g. Catholics, in the period of lent leading up to easter, fast and do not eat meat on ash Wednesday and good Friday
