Chapter 2: Food And Design Process Vocab

Question 1

Aroma

Answer 1

Refers to the smell or bouquet of food. Eg - smell of melted cheese or coffee smell

Question 2

Flavour

Answer 2

Is the combination of taste and aroma of food. Eg- bitter apple strudel and sour lemon tart

Question 3

Mouth-feel

Answer 3

Refers to the feel or texture of food in the mouth. Eg- goat which melts in the mouth and crisp pair

Question 4

Sensory properties

Answer 4

Characteristics of foods as they are perceived by the 5 senses. Eg- smell: aroma of food… And appearance: how good it looks

Question 5

Taste

Answer 5

Sensation registered by the taste buds or papillae of the tongue. Eg- sweetness of various fruits and bitterness of leafy greens

Question 6

Texture

Answer 6

Response to the tactile sense or the structural composition of food. Eg- spiky pineapple skin or rough kiwi fruit skin

Question 7

The design process

Answer 7

Series of steps or stages that are followed to create a new product. Eg- design ideas and options or evaluate and answer questions

Question 8

Appearance

Answer 8

Can include the colour, shape, size and texture of food. Eg - bright red apple and golden brown toast