Randomness Flashcards
Microencapsulation
The packing of small particles of an active or functional ingredient in a minute capsule. This process is used to mask the flavour of ingredients or to extend shelf life
National authorities:
Food standards Australia and Zealand
Develop food standards for food manufacturing and labelling
Aseptic packaging
Process whereby the food product and the package are sterilised separately and brought together in a sterile environment
Food labelling requirements
Name of food
List of ingredients
Date
Role of the national authorities in a recall?
To develop a food recall protocols
Main cause of food poisoning
Pathogenic bacteria
Denaturation
A permanent structural change to the protein in a food
Cross-contamination involves
Transfer f harmful bacteria from raw food to food that has already been cooked or prepared
How are convection currents created?
By the molecules in a liquid or gas moving from a warmer area to a cooler area
Genetic modification
A process that alters the genetic material of plants or animals by duplicating, removing or insetting one or more new genes to improve its characteristic
What is the colour of fruit caused by?
Pigments
Two advantages to aseptic packaging
Food is protected
Prevents lose of aroma and flavour
Organic farming
Farming that uses practised that produce food without the use of artificial chemicals instead using a natural system
Niche market
A small portion of the target market that is not being readily served by other products
Target market
A large group of consumers who share common needs or characteristic.