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What is sensory evaluation?
A scientific discipline that analyzes and measures human responses to the composition of food and beverages
What is a key characteristic of soft cheese?
They are briefly ripened and easy to spread, with a high percentage of moisture and fat
What is a table d'hôte or set menu?
A fixed menu at a set price with limited or no options in each course
Why is it important to have knowledge of food?
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Where can you find information on food?
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What is a key work task that requires good and current product knowledge?
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What are recipes and menus useful for?
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Where can one find copies of Acts and supporting Regulations related to the law?
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What type of information can be found on radio and television regarding the food industry?
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What has gained rapid popularity in recent times according to the text?
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Where can one find a great source of information beyond written material sources?
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What is recommended in the text for using internet-based sources?
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What is the primary reason for staying up-to-date with customer needs and wants?
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What is the purpose of information sharing among staff members?
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Which of the following is an example of informal research?
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What is the purpose of staying up-to-date with changing market trends, new technology, techniques, and products?
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Which of the following is an example of formal research?
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Why is it important to seek out customer feedback?
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Study Notes
Sensory Evaluation
- Analyzes and measures human responses to the composition of food and beverages
Cheese
- Soft cheese: briefly ripened, easy to spread, high percentage of moisture and fat
Menus
- Table d’hôte/set menu: fixed menu at a set price with limited or no options in each course
Research Information on Food
- Importance of knowledge of food: identify sources of information, develop current knowledge, and provide informed customer advice
- Sources of information: recipes and menus, legislation, media, modern media (digital/electronic/e-media)
Product Knowledge
- Importance of current product knowledge: adds to knowledge, invaluable resource for students and those seeking to improve knowledge
- Developing current product knowledge: engage in discussion, explore, and share information
Information Resources
- Legislation: copies of Acts, supporting Regulations, and related explanatory notes or plain-English publications
- Media: radio, television, and television programs (cooking shows, lifestyle, and holiday destination programs)
- Modern media (digital/electronic/e-media): internet-based sources, develop a list of Favourites and Bookmark for ready reference
Developing Current Knowledge
- Importance of staying up to date with customer needs and wants
- Information sharing between staff: must to develop product knowledge and keep staff current
- Keeping up to date: recent and relevant information about industry trends, new technology, techniques, and products
Research Techniques
- Informal research: workplace observation, asking team members or managers, catalogues, promotional material, and customer feedback
- Formal research: enrolling in courses, attending product launches, seminars, or industry nights
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