Food Processing And Production Flashcards
What is primary processing?
Example
It’s the conversion of raw materials into food commodities.
Milling wheat into flour
What is secondary processing?
Example
It’s when the primary product is changed into another product.
Turing wheat flour into bread
What are the steps to produce bread?
Weighing and measuring.
Proving.
Shaping.
Baking.
Slicing.
What are the steps to producing wheat?
Growing.
Harvesting.
Storage.
Transport.
Cleaned.
Milled.
Shipped.
What is the enzyme?
Rennet
Reasons for fortification of foods?
To enrich products for individuals with special diets.
To enrich a staple food with a nutrient that it does not naturally contain.
To replace nutrients lost during processing.
To improve the nutritional status of a specific group of people who may be deficient in a particular nutrient.
To prevent deficiency disorders.
To add nutrients to foods for marketing purposes.
Examples of fortified foods?
Soya products.
Cereals.
Margarine.
Brown and white flour.
Bread.
What is the function of antioxidants?
Examples.
Protect your cells against free radicals.
Spinach,broccoli,carrots.
What is the function of colours(natural or artificial)?
Examples
To make up colour losses.
Enhance naturally occurring colours.
Candy,syrup,frozen treats
What is the function of emulsifiers?
Example
Stabilise oil in water emulsions.
Improve volume,uniformity and fineness of baked goods.
Oil,egg yolk,mustard
What is the function of flavourings?
Example
Improve taste or smell to food.
Cakes,yogurts,cereals.
What is the function of preservatives?
Example
Helps prevent spoilage due to bacteria,moulds,fungi or yeast.
Cereals,bread,cheese.
What is the function of sweeteners?
Example
Reduce calories.
Enhance flavour.
Add body,bulk and texture.
Soft drinks,candy,desserts
What are pros of additives?
Improve or preserve nutritional value.
Provide colour and enhance flavour.
Maintain the wholesomeness of foods.
Control the acid-base of foods.
Much more variety of foods.
Makes seasonal produce all year round.
Makes food stay fresh for longer.
Sweetener can be lower calories than sugar.
What are cons of additives?
Potential links to cancer.
Allergic reactions.
Digestive disorders.
Skin problems.
Negative impact on health.
Affect children’s behaviour.
E-numbers are linked to ADHD and behavioural issues.
