AFI Flashcards
What is the primary focus of the NSW Stage 6 Food Technology syllabus?
The primary focus is to develop knowledge and skills in food production, processing, and consumption.
True or False: The Australian food industry includes both primary production and food processing.
True
What are the three main areas of study in the NSW Food Technology syllabus?
Food production, food processing, and food consumption.
Fill in the blank: The ____ sector includes agriculture, fishing, and forestry.
primary
What is meant by ‘food processing’?
Food processing refers to the transformation of raw ingredients into food products.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the food industry? A) Primary production B) Food distribution C) Clothing manufacturing
C) Clothing manufacturing
What role does food technology play in the food industry?
Food technology applies scientific principles to create, preserve, package, and distribute food.
True or False: Food consumption patterns can influence food production methods.
True
What is one major trend affecting the Australian food industry today?
The increasing demand for sustainable and ethically produced food.
Define ‘food safety’.
Food safety encompasses the handling, preparation, and storage of food to prevent foodborne illness.
Fill in the blank: The ____ sector involves the marketing and distribution of food products.
tertiary
What is a key factor in food product development?
Consumer preferences and market trends.
True or False: The food industry is only concerned with food production.
False
What is the significance of food labeling?
Food labeling provides consumers with essential information about the product, including ingredients and nutritional value.
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point.
Which of the following is a method of food preservation? A) Freezing B) Boiling C) Blanching D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is one challenge the Australian food industry faces?
Competition from imported food products.
Fill in the blank: The ____ method of food processing involves cooking food at high temperatures for a short time.
flash pasteurization
What is ‘food innovation’?
Food innovation refers to the introduction of new products or processes in the food industry.
True or False: Organic food production is a growing trend in the Australian food industry.
True
What is the purpose of a food audit?
To assess compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
Identify one environmental issue related to food production.
Soil degradation.
What does the term ‘food miles’ refer to?
The distance food travels from production to consumer.
Fill in the blank: The ____ phase of food production involves the actual cooking and preparation of food.
processing
