savvy shopper Flashcards
(24 cards)
what factors influence what we buy
peer pressure brand names free samples testers if your hungry something you want adverts product packaging good value offers
term for buying without much thought
impulse buying
food that is produced without additives or pesticides
organic
definition of ethical
being concerned about people and the environment
how does culture effect what we buy
cultural backgrounds influence food and clothes choices
a girl from india will buy sari
where would an ethical buyer buy from
a local market
how are physiological factors involved in what we buy
our bodies and how they function
a celiac will avoid gluten
what type of choice is it if we buy from a familiar brand
a psychological choice
what techniques at the entrance of a supermarket is used to sell products
clear space and warm air is blown
where is fruit and veg placed and why
near the front for a positive effect associated with freshness and quality
how are shelf’s stacked and how does the effect what we buy
most expensive items are out of level eye view
what is a hotspot
st the end of an aisle customers slow down to turn and here is where all the deals lie
where is the bread and milk placed and why
these are essential items and are placed at the back of the shop so you have to walk past other deals before reaching them
what three things does being an ethical supper include doing
buying food that has bee produced with animal friendly methods
the goods are approved by the fairtrade foundation
the product is from a local supplier
what for organic farming mean
doesn’t use artificial chemical fertilisers
restricts the use of pesticides
respects animal welfar
guaranteed a free range lifestyle for animals
no use of drugs, antibiotics or workers routinely
why are organic sales increased
increased awareness of environmental issues
public more aware of horse meat scandal
think organic food is more nutritious
celebrities do it
what does fairtrade ensure
better prices
better working conditions
better terms of trade and their workers farming communities
more control over their futures / envoironment
what are some fairtrade products
tea coffee bananas flowers cotton
why should you buy local
it is cheaper
the source is known
looks better and can taste better
definition of food miles
the distance food had travelled from its source to being sold
what colour is the fairtrade logo
green on bottom/left
blue on top/right
what does baking powder do
ensures rise
when a liquid is added to the chemicals it is made out of it produces and carbon dioxide gas which expands in the oven and cause rise
why should you keep the dry ingredients separate from liquid until the last minute
to delay the reaction which causes muffins to rise
why do you not over beat the muffin batter
to ensure an open texture
