Food tech Flashcards
What is large scale cropping and examples
A highly mechanised production system that uses the latest technological advances in food production. wheat, sugar cane, chickpeas, oats, canola
What is a free trade agreement
the signing of an agreement that allows all the countries to trade with each other
Why is a free trade agreement important
it allows for the farmers and livestock producers to increase the amount of produce they export to other countries
proprietary products
A product sold under a brand name owned by a company, rather than a general name for a type of product
private labels products
products that a supermarkets sells under its own company name
food service sector
refers to cafes, fast-food outlets and restaurants where consumers eat, as well as the catering institution that provide food for schools, hospitals and nursing homes
what influences our our food choices
- activity levels
- health issues
- time
- money
- ethical benefits
What is biosecurity protocols
are agreements with other nations, developed to minimise any risks to Australia’s agriculture and livestock production
what is a prototype
is a sample product or trial model of the product idea that was outlined in the design brief
why is a prototype worthwhile when designing new food products
it allows the company to…..
- determine the ingredients required to produce the product
- evaluate the nutritional content of the product
- assess sensory products
- estimate costs
- determine if the product can be made with the available products
evaluation criteria
to help the company determine whether the product is lily to meet the needs outlined in the design brief before the product is is launched in the market place
how to write evaluation criteria
- meet the constraints set out in the design brief
- have acceptable sensory products
- utilise current expertise and resources available to the company
- be profitable for the company
what strategies can be used when planning, shopping and storing and to prevent food wastage
plan your meals sensible shopping (take a list) store your food properly so it doesn't go off
list 2 leading food processing companies and examples of main products they produce
RSPCA - egg production
Choice magazine - palm oil
