General Knowelegde test! Flashcards

Question

Industrialisation and globalisation

Answer 1

Technologies meant that food could be processed at a faster rate and in higher volumes. Technology on the farm meant that more food could be grown on the same amount of land

Answer 2

Globalisation of processed foods has increased worldwide availabilty of these products Many of these foods are high in saturated fats, sugars and salt and or sugar

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for over 60,000 years, aboriginal and toristaright islander communities have been gathering, growing and harvesting and using native ingridients from the land we call Australia

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These came from the land. It is estimated that up to 5000 native food species were utilised by Aboriginal Peoples. Some examples that are available commercially include: Finger lime Wattle seed Lemon myrtle Saltbush Kangaroo

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Tools and technologies: Tools and technologies have been used for centuries and are still used today. Boomerangs, traps for fish, eels and shellfish, spears, arrows, ropes and handles, canoes, grinding stones and bush ovens. The bark from the paperbark tree was used as a wrap for baking food, and bark troughs were used to boil water and help separate seeds from other rubbish. Food was collected and transported in bark dilly bags, which were sometimes used to filter foods of poisons and bitterness by suspending them in a running stream.

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World war 1 Knowlege and skills Technology Machienery Population growth

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The first canning factory was established in 1846. Canning catered for the excess in fruit and vegetables produced. Preserved food products were also sent overseas. By 1870, over a million kilograms of canned meat, fruit and vegetables were exported annually. Cookbooks began including canned food recipes. Canned goods were sent overseas for troops in the world wars.

Answer 8

As immigrants arrived and settled in Australia, they brought with them their own rich and unique foods and consumption patterns. As the demand for these foods rose, it drove an increase in the availability of the diverse foods we have available to us today, and an expansion in the manufacturing of these foods within Australia.

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The Pacific region includes our Pacific neighbours – New Zealand, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Fiji. The climate is generally tropical, except in New Zealand. Pacific Islands cuisine provides us with: taro, breadfruit, papaya, mahi-mahi, kiwifruit, feijoas and tamarillos. Banana leaves are often used to wrap foods. Ground ovens are used to slow-cook foods.

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Because Greece is surrounded by sea, there is much seafood on the menu. Olives and lemons are used in many dishes, and oregano, garlic, basil, thyme, dill, marjoram and cinnamon are used as flavourings. Tomatoes, eggplant, okra, zucchini and capsicum also feature. Lamb and goat are traditional meats. Tzatziki, moussaka and gyros (souvlaki) are common. Religious ceremonies have introduced Australia to different foods, such as the Easter bread with red eggs, koulurakia and dolmades.

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Australia’s food patterns and food availability are influenced by other factors other than immigration: Increasing interest in health Resurgence of an interest in indigenous foods Changing social behaviours relating to food.

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Our early colonial patterns of destroying native lands and waterways in favour of European ways of farming are slowly reversing. Growing knowledge of, and respect for, traditional native foods and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledge means that more native foods are being produced for commercial use here and around the world. The quandong, or native peach Crusted kangaroo fillet with indigenous spices

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Food is central to social gatherings and celebrations. For example: The coffee culture Sporting events Festivals. Social media is enabling a rapid spread of knowledge and skills of food and connecting people with similar passions.

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Plant-based foods Environmental, ethical and health concerns are driving a movement towards more plant-based foods. The use of vegetable substitutes for grain-based foods such as rice has grown. Food and mood Growing evidence shows digestive and mental health are linked. There is a focus on how gut microbiota contribute to mental and physical health. Food manufacturers and food entrepreneurs are taking a keen interest in this.

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Takeaway foods, drive-through restaurants, home delivery services, meal subscription boxes and ready-to-eat meals at supermarkets offer time-poor consumers quick access to foods.

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What is Australian cuisine? Depending on your culture, heritage, location, experience and customs, it can mean many different things. Is it traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ food, such as kangaroo, emu, crocodile, lemon myrtle, wattle seed or macadamia nuts? Is it Vegemite, Milo, Twisties or any other product designed in and unique to Australia? Is it an adaptation of cuisines from our multinational heritage?

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Export markets Australia is renowned for its ‘clean and green’ status with regard to its primary production. Australia is one of the highest ranked nations for food security. Production far outweighs demand (70 per cent produced is exported). Primary food production Agriculture and horticulture are major contributors to the economy and workforce. Our varied climatic conditions allow for a wide range of primary industries. Livestock Beef, sheep, pork and poultry are the leading industries, producing meat, milk and eggs for domestic and international sale. Domestic consumption of meat has fluctuated; red meat has declined, chicken has risen significantly. Australia is one of the largest exporters of beef, veal and sheep meat in the world. Dairy The dairy industry is a major contributor to the local economy and rural workforce. Milk, cheese, butter and yoghurt are widely enjoyed in various forms. Exports of milk, milk powder and cheese are significant. Fisheries Aquaculture produces a wide range of seafood for local and international markets. About 70 per cent of seafood consumed in Australia is imported, mainly canned and frozen fish. Australian fishery exports are mainly high-value seafoods such as rock lobster, tuna and abalone. Cropping Wheat, rice, barley, oilseed and sugar make a significant contribution. Climate and topography dictate what is grown where in Australia. Horticulture industries Horticulture industries in Australia comprise fruits, nuts, vegetables, turf, flowers and nursery products. The range of food products produced in Australia’s horticulture industries has a reputation for being ‘clean and green’. Australia’s diverse climate and soils enable a wide range of horticulture products to be grown and sold internationally.

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Health sustainability Marketing technology food saftey responding to consumer demand

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Availability – sufficient supply of food Accessibility – physical and economic access to food Acceptability – culturally acceptable food produced in a manner that respects human rights Adequacy – safe and nutritious foods produced in an environmentally sustainable manner Stability – food supply is reliable

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Focuses on food for people values food provideres Locolasies the food system puts controll locally builds knowlege and skills works with nature