Novel Foods Flashcards
1
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define novel food
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a food or food ingredient that does not have significant history of consumption within the EU before May 1997
2
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what are the categories of novel foods
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- new or intentionally modified
- consist of microorganisms, fungi, algae
- consist of plants
3
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outline the novel foods regulation 1997
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- must not present a danger to consumers
- must not mislead the customer
- must not differ from what it intended to replace
4
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what are the two types of novel food
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nutraceuticals
functional foods
5
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what are functional foods
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a product consumed as part of the usual diet with demonstrated physiological benefits/ the ability to reduce the risk of chronic disease
may be either:
- inherently functional e.g tomatoes
- imposed functional e.g. benecol
6
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what is nutraceuticals
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a product isolated or purified from foods which is sold in medicinal form and has demonstrated physiological benefit e.g antioxidants
7
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what are probiotics
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live microorganisms with benefits if administered in adequate amounts they must: - survive stomach acid and bile - establish residence in the intestines - impart health benefits
e.g. yakult
