Food Science Definitions Flashcards
1
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What is food science?
A
The study of the technical aspects of food
- Nature of foods
- Causes of deterioration
- Principles of food processing
- Improving foods for consumption
2
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What is food safety?
A
Making food free from toxins and pathogens
3
Q
What is food quality?
A
Making food desirable with good nutritional quality
4
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What is food microbiology?
A
Positive and negative interactions between food and microorganisms
5
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What is food preservation?
A
The causes and prevention of quality degradation
6
Q
What is food engineering?
A
Industrial processes
7
Q
What is food chemistry?
A
The study of the molecular composition of foods
8
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What is nutrition?
A
The study of the effect of food components on health
