organoleptic characteristics Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Organoleptic characteristics
A
measure of peoples response to food
taste, smell, appreance, feel, sound
subjective - trained assesors
2
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Control of taste
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baking develops flavour and texture by chemical changes
loss of volatile compunds - reduces flavour
3
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Food spoilage
A
combination of microbial, chemial and physical processses
4
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Microbial contamination
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growth of bacteria, yeasts and mould
5-63 degrees
5
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spoilage through enzymes
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autolysis process
6
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Chemical changes
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oxidative changes
cleaning residues
7
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physical changes
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contamination from packaging, materials and equipment
