FOOD PROCESSING Flashcards
1
Q
What is primary processing?
A
Conversion of raw materials into food commodities
-wheat into flour
2
Q
What is secondary processing?
A
Turning primary food products into food stuffs
-flour into bread
3
Q
List 5 reasons why food is processed.
A
- Extend shelf life- removal of bacteria
- Convenience
- Safety- removal of bacteria
- Decrease cost
- Improve sensory attributes
4
Q
What is the difference between fortification and enrichment?
A
Fortification: Addition of nutrients to foods
Enrichment: Replacement of nutrients that were lost through processing
5
Q
List 4 advantages of fortification.
A
- Allows nutritional value of foods to be increased
- Improves diet of populations without changing dietary patterns
- Marketing advantage
- Technological benefit
6
Q
List 2 disadvantages of fortification.
A
Concern in extreme food consumers:
- Toxicity
- Masks absorption of other nutrients (folic acid masks B12)
7
Q
What is wheat flour mandatory fortified with?
A
- iron
- thiamine
- niacin
- calcium
8
Q
What are the 4 types of functional foods?
A
- ) Conventional- fruit and veg
- ) Modified- fortified or enriched foods
- ) Medical- administered or under the supervision of practioner
- ) Foods for special dietary use- lactose intolerant
