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- 1Why are traffic lights on packaging useful for consumers?-See if the product is healthy.
- Easy and quick
- Consumers may not understand what they need in their diet.
- Shows how much of the GDA is taken up. - 2What problems are associated with an excess of sugar?-Cavities
-Diabetes type 2
-Heart disease
-Obesity - 3What problems are associated with an excess of saturated fats?-High cholesterol
-Heart disease - 4What problems are associated with an excess of fat?-Obesity
-Heart disease - 5What problems are associated with an excess of salt?-Raised blood pressure
-^likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke because of this. - 6Saturated fats are..?An animal source, which is more unhealthy than fat. (Lard)
- 7Fats are...?Made from a plant source, healthier than saturated fat. (Olive oil)
- 8What are standard components?Pre-prepared items that are used in a production of another product.
(e.g. pizza bases) - 9Why might standard components be used in food production?Saves time and cost, also ensure a consistent product.
- 10Advantages of standard components-Ensures consistency
- Saves preparation time
- Can be bought in bulk
- Less machinery and specialist equipment required.
-Less risk of cross-contamination. High risk products can be prepared elsewhere. - 11Disadvantages of standard components- Quality might not be good.
- More expensive.
- Lack of choice.
- Time needed to order and deliver. - 12What is the danger zone for food?5 - 63 o C
- 13Why is this range the danger zone?Bacteria reproduce most actively
- 14What temperature should food be chilled?0 - 5 oC
- 15Temperature for chilling? Because?-18oC
Bacteria dormant- don't reproduce - 16What is a temperature probe? How and why is it used?Measures the temperature of food, ensuring core temperature of high risk foods and dense food are at 72 oC
- 17Which foods are classed as high risk foods?Meat such as chicken, sausage. Cooked rice, dairy, fish and shell fish. High in protein, animal products and moist.
- 18Why is temperature control so important for the safe storage and use of food products?To avoid food poisoning, rapid bacteria growth and it is safe for the consumer to use.
- 19What could shoppers do to be more environmentally friendly?Choose products that come in recyclable or biodegradable packaging. Ensure that they recycle as much as possible. Buy a larger size instead of individual portions. Use own shopping bags. Buy organic food and food with smaller food miles. Also buy fruit and veg in season.
- 20What is sensory testing?Using the range of senses to assess a food product- appearance, smell and taste.
- 21How do you carry out a fair test?Specialist tasting booths, samples same size, served on a white plate. Code each sample and provide water for tasters.
- 22What types of sensory testing are there?Ranking
Profiling (star)
Rating - 23Why do manufactures carry out sensory testing?To improve their product.
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