Food Fortification And Food Additives Flashcards
What is fortification
During processing some food products are supplemented with nutrients usually in form of vitamins
Why are foods fortified
Enrich products for individuals with special diets
Enrich a staple food with a nutrient it doesn’t have
Replace nutrients during processing
Improve nutritional status of a group of people who maybe deficient in a certain nutrient
To prevent deficiency disorders
What are natural additives
Taken from one food added to another
What is nature identical additives
Made artificially to be the same as in a natural product
Artificial additives
Synthetically made from chemicals
What are the benefits of additives
Add variety
Improve flavour
Add colour to food
Keep food safe for longer
Disadvantages of additives
Affect children
Allergies
Might be chemicals wanted to avoid
Negative impact on health
What is the function of antioxidants and where are they found
Extend shelf life
Decrease chance of oils and fats combing with oxygen
Found in fruit juice, salad dressing
Function of colouring and found in..
Make food look better
Replace colour lost during processing
Found in soft drink fruit yogurts and tinned peas
What are functions of emulsifiers and what found in
Help mix ingredients together and found in ice cream
Gelling agent functions and found in
Found in jam and gives food gel like consistency
What would preservatives be found in
Bread biscuits and dairy products
What would sweeteners be found in
Low cal products and soft drinks
Flavour enhancer found in and functions
Adds flavour and intensity found in sauces and soups
