food enhancement Flashcards
1
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organic foods
A
food that is produced to standards which keep the production more natural
2
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why consumers choose organic foods
A
- believe they are are nutritious
- free from chemicals and pesticides (healthier)
- less harm caused to environment and animal welfare is improved
3
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why consumers may not choose organic foods
A
- expensive
- less attractive
- food may not last as long
- minimal selection
4
Q
fairtrade
A
improve the wages and working conditions of workers in developing countries
5
Q
why consumers choose fair-trade
A
- fairtraders consider the environment
- a wide range of fair-trade products
- workers receive fair pay consumer feels better about themselves
6
Q
why consumers may not choose fair-trade
A
- concern over food miles
- limited choice in some shops
- expensive
7
Q
benefits of genetically modified food
A
- can yield larger quantities of crops, lowering cost
- can increase quaility, flavour texture
- nutritional value increased
- lengthened shelf life
8
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disadvantages of genetically modified food
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- concerns over long term health complications
- unnatural
- concern of animal welfare
9
Q
colour additive purpose
A
add colour to make foods more attractive
10
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flavour additive purpose
A
add or replace flavour making food taste better
11
Q
sweetener additive purpose
A
adds sweetness without adding sugar
12
Q
antioxidant additive purpose
A
helps food last longer, vitamin c stops fruit going brown
