Food provenance Flashcards
What does the term food provenance mean?
Where food comes from
What does the term food chain mean?
The route food has passed through from production to consumption
What does the term traceability mean?
Being able to trace food back through all stages of production
What does protected geographical indication (PGI) mean?
When food must be produced in a specific area e.g. Welsh lamb
What does protected designation of origin (PDO) mean?
When foods are produced, processed and prepared in one area e.g. stilton blue cheese
What does traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) mean?
When foods are produced and have a traditional name and characterstics that make it different to others e.g. Gloucester old spot pigs
What does the term food miles mean?
The distance food has traveled from field to plate
What does the term carbon footprint mean?
The total carbon emissions produced by a person, organisation, event or product
How can you reduce food miles?
Buy local Shop at farmers markets Grow your own vegetables Eat seasonal foods Pick your own foods Cook from scratch Walk or cycle to the shop Shop less frequently
What are the advantages to using paper and card for food packaging?
Recyclable Biodegradable Cheap Lightweight Printable
What are the disadvantages to using paper and card for food packaging?
Not water resistant
Easily damaged
What are the advantages to using glass for food packaging?
Reusable
Recyclable
Rigid
Moisture proof
What are the disadvantages to using glass for food packaging?
Easily broken
What are the advantages to using plastic packaging?
Easily shaped
Recyclable
What are the disadvantages to using plastic packaging?
Not biodegradable
