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Which foods are a source of vitamin A?
Carrots, apricots and tomatoes. CAT
Which foods are a source of vitamin B?
Liver, eggs, animal products, fortified breakfast cereals. LEAF
Which foods are a source of vitamin C?
Green peppers, kiwi fruit, blackcurrants.
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What foods are a source of vitamin D?
The Suns Ray’s, oily fish, cod. SOC
What foods are a source of vitamin E?
Liver, oatmeal, oils, peanuts. LOOP
What are the eight stages of food product development?
- Concept generation
- Concept screening
- Prototype production
- Product testing
- Packaging
- First production run
- Marketing plan
- Launch
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What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
What is the function of vitamin A?
- Assists with good night vision
- Required for healthy skin
- Has antioxidant properties
What is the function of vitamin D?
- Required for the absorption of calcium
2. Acts with allium and phosphorous to form strong bones and teeth
What is the function of vitamin E?
- Vitamin E is an antioxidant which helps prevent certain cancers and heart disease.
What is the function of vitamin B?
- Needed for the release of energy from carbs
- Helps nervous system function
- Helps prevent certain types of anaemia(B12)
What is the function of folic acid?
- Needed for the formation of red blood cells
2. Helps protect against spins bifida in unborn babies
What is the function of vitamin C?
- Needed for the absorption of iron from foods
2. Helps cuts and wounds heal more quickly
What is the function of iron?
- Required to make red blood cells
2. Prevents anaemia
What is the function of calcium?
- Needed for the growth and development of bones and teeth
What is the function of fluoride?
Ensures hardening of enamel in teeth
What is the function of sodium?
- Required for correct muscle and nerve activity
2. Needed to maintain the correct concentration of body fluids
What is the function of phosphorous?
- Works with calcium in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth
- Releases energy from cells
What happens to fat if it is exposed to air and light
- It becomes rancid
2. Oxidation can occur and is accelerated by light.
How should products containing vitamin A be stored?
Stored in a fridge or dark containers
How should products containing vitamin B be stored?
Store away from light.
Why should products containing vitamin C be bought fresh?
Stored for a long time can lead to oxidisation caused by exposure to air
What is a balanced diet?
One which provides all essential nutrients in the correct proportions.
What diseases can a balanced diet prevent
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cancer
- Tooth decay
How much fat should our total energy intake include daily?
No more than 35%
How much saturated fat should our total daily intake include?
No more than 11%
How much trans fatty acids should our total daily intake include?
No more than 2%
How much carbohydrates should our total daily intake include?
Average around 47% of total intake
How much percent of carbohydrates should be in the form of sugar when consumed?
Around 10%
What different factors affect the required daily energy intake?
Age Gender Weight/height/body size Lifestyle Occupation Special circumstances
Why would manufacturers use sensory testing?
- to compare products
- to carry out quality control (ensuring a consistent standard over a wide range of products)
- to reduce cost (by removing small quantities of ingredients)
What are the 2 main types of product tests and give examples.
-Preference tests
Examples such as ranking test or ratings test
-Discrimination test
Examples such as paired comparison test or taste threshold test
