Intro: Food Science Flashcards
Food Science describes the application of
scientific principles to create and maintain a wholesome (nutritious, healthy & safe) food supply
What is Food Science
the discipline in which BIOLOGY, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, and ENGINEERING are used to study the nature of foods (the causes of their deterioration, and the principles underlying food processing)
What is Food Technology
the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packing, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome food
What has Food Science given us
- frozen food - canned food
- microwave meals - milk which keeps
- snacks -nutritous new foods
- more easily prepared traditional foods
- VARIETY in our diets
What does a Food Scientist do
study the PHYSICAL, MICROBIOLOGICAL, and CHEMICAL makeup of food
Food Scientist
P3S
Process, Preserve, Package and Store
Food Science is a(n)
Applied Science
Fat Mimetics
Compounds that mimic fat
Line Extension
Flavors
Sucrose
white sugar/table suger
Fructose
Fruit Sugar
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
IFT
Institute of Food Technologists
What are Product Development Scientist responsible for
- Product formulation
- New product development
- Brand maintenance
- Quality improvement
New Product Developers
Takes a product from concept to formulation
Brand Maintenance
creates line extensions (new flavors)
Quality Improvement
makes changes as necessary (i.e. supply chain interruptio, consumer complaints)
Sensory Scientist
evokes, measures, analyzes and interprets those responses to products that are perceived by the senses
Process Engineer
develops processing procedures and equipment
Food Mircobiologist
contributes to the knowledge about the behavior of microorganisms in food and processing environments
Types of Food Chemists
- Analytical Chemist
- Flavor Chemist
What do Analytical Chemist do
analyzes and conducts tests on products and ingredients
(determines and sets specifications)
Flavor Chemist
develops flavors for the flavors and food industries
Packing Engineer
develops the packing for food products
Consumer Safety Officer
responsible for publishing, implementing, and enforcing regulations for government agencies
HTST
High Temperature Short Time
‘Good’ Bacteria
Probiotics
‘Bad’ Bacteria causes
Food Borne Illness
