General Flashcards
1
Q
What does MAP stand for
A
Modified atmospheric packaging
2
Q
What is MAP
A
When sealed packages have oxygen removed and the gas is replaced with a different gas
3
Q
Give an example of a food that has MAP
A
Ready-prepared salads
4
Q
Give a positive of vacuum packaging and MAP
A
Long shelf life with fresh appearance and taste
5
Q
Why are some foods irradiated
A
To delay ripening
6
Q
Give 2 examples of irradiated foods
A
Strawberries, bananas
7
Q
Give 3 disadvantages of sunlight drying
A
Forms a wrinkly surface, changes texture, forms a natural colour
8
Q
What does AFD stand for
A
Accelerated freeze drying
