computer and quality control Flashcards
1
Q
give 3 examples of how computer control and monitoring is used in food processing
A
- weighing of ingredients to exact amounts
- chopping of ingredients to exact size
- assembling products
2
Q
give 4 examples of how computers monitor food safely
A
- sensor detects for finding metal
- microbial level detectors
- temperature displays on refrigerators and freezers
- temperature probes for hot foods
3
Q
describe what quality control is
A
ensures consumers buy a product that is identical to the one purchased previously
4
Q
what can be monitored by computer sensors ?
A
- ph levels
- colour of food
- timing of cooking and cooling
5
Q
what is sensory evaluation?
A
looking at the sensory characteristics of the product and deciding whether they meet the specification
6
Q
define tolerance
A
the amount of difference allowed when making
