Week 4 (T1) (U1)

Question 1

What is food processing?

Answer 1

The manipulation of a food’s temperature and the use of different chemicals to prolong shelf life.

Question 2

How food is preserved and prepared will affect? (Finish the sentence)

Answer 2

the retention of minerals and vitamins in food.

Question 3

As the —– grows, so does the demand and ——- on food businesses to —- their food is increased. (Fill in the blanks)

Answer 3

1- population
2- presures
3- supply

Question 4

Why does food waste often occur in Australia?

Answer 4

Because of the oversupply of fresh fruit and vegetables to consumers.

Question 5

Define food spoilage?

Why does it occur?

Answer 5

When the quality of the product decreases. This is usually the results of yeasts, moulds and enzymes.

Question 6

What are the three main types of bacteria in F&N?

Answer 6

1- Bacilli
2- Cocci
3- Spirilli

Question 7

What are the main signs of spoilage in food?

Answer 7

• Change of texture, colour, odour, or taste