chapter1-history of food science Flashcards
what is nutrition?
study of food components and their use by body to sustain life and health. focus on what happens to food after you eat them.
what is the difference between nutrition and food science?
food science also focus on what happens to food before you eat them
before WW1, how do most people preserve food?
drying, salting or pickling
what is the method to preserve food for longer period of use?
drying salting smoking
what is earliest forms of food processing?
drying salting smoking and cook over flame
what develop in industrial revolution?
power-driven machines and harnessing steam and coal power.
where is canning process invented?
in france
what invention increase the food production?
farm machinery e.g. thresher, reaper and steel plow
what invention increase the food process?
specialized factory equipment
what do ingredients develop?
manufacture food faster and more consistent quality
what is adulteration?
lowered quality and safety of a product caused by adding inferior ingredients that may be toxic.
when is USDA established?
1862
what is FDA food code?
reference for anyone seeking info on how to prevent food borne illness in retail and food service operation.
guideline to handle food safety
what does FDA regulate?
80% of food supply except meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
what is USDA responsible for?
research the nutritional need of american and develop science-based dietary guidance