Technology And Food Storage Systems

Question 1

What are the technologies in the food industry?

Answer 1

Use highly technical machinery to mass produce foods

Process e.g. Sterilisation of canned food
Machines e.g. Microwave ovens
Tools e.g. Whisk, sifters
Systems e.g. Ordering, shipping and distribution of products for supermarkets
Products e.g. The making of yoghurt
Resources e.g. Water used to wash salad ingredients

Question 2

What are the factors on the dramatic changes on how our food is processed?

Answer 2

Electricity - changes in production methods in industry and domestic life

Question 3

What does technology influence?

Answer 3

The amount and type of food available