Unit 11B Flashcards
in canada the main legislations for food regulations
Food and Drug act
in 1877 what percent of food was found to be adulterer?
51%
food safety and criteria set and administrated out by?
health canada
the enforcement and jurisdiction of food regulations is under?
CFIA
CFIA was formed under?
the food inspection aagency act of 1977 and falls under the agri-food canada
CFIA
employés over 4500 people in 200 offices
is the umbrella agency for food enforcement
how many allowable food additives are there by the food and drug act ?
300
definition of a food additive
any substance that will become a part of or its by products will become the product
basic criteria for food additives
1) nondeceptive
2) benefits the consumer- longer shelf life or better quality product
3) safe
food manufactures cannot use food additives until it is approved by health canada
true
salt and sugar are commonly used as
antimicrobial ( bc they draw out water in microbes)
_____ prevents the growth of bacteria that causes botulism
nitrites
three categories of antioxidants
GRAS, controlled growth antioxidants and sulfites
are synthetic or natural colouring agents more commonly used
synthetic
are natural flavourings limited and regulated by use
no, only need to be listed on product
synthetic flavouring compounds are normally?
esters
most widely used flavour enhancer
salt
humectant
food additive used to preserve moisture
often in marshmellow, candies and chewing gum
leavening agents
increase volume and alter texture- such as yeast and chemical leavening agents
maturing agents
increase the speed of aging
can vitamins and minerals be additives
yes, most are
Intentional enzymes
added to alter flavour, texture, digestability
must be safe and meet regulations
make cheese and cured meats
___ help food products retain moisture and regulate water activity
humectants
