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What is the primary focus of food science according to the text?
What is the primary focus of food science according to the text?
- The selection, preservation, processing, packaging, and distribution of foods to ensure safe, nutritious, and wholesome consumption.
- The development of new food technologies and innovations.
- The application of basic sciences and engineering to study the physical, chemical, and biochemical nature of foods and the principles of food processing. (correct)
- The study of the economic and marketing aspects of the food industry.
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic science in the context of food science?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic science in the context of food science?
- Microbiology
- Marketing (correct)
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
What is the primary focus of food technology?
What is the primary focus of food technology?
- The study of the economic and marketing aspects of the food industry.
- The analysis of the biochemical properties of foods.
- The application of food science knowledge in the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, and distribution of foods to ensure safe, nutritious, and wholesome food consumption. (correct)
- The development of new food processing techniques and technologies.
Which of the following physical properties of foods is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following physical properties of foods is NOT mentioned in the text?
The text states that the quality of processed foods can be no better than the ___ of the raw product selected.
The text states that the quality of processed foods can be no better than the ___ of the raw product selected.
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the text as influencing the quality of processed foods?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the text as influencing the quality of processed foods?
Which of the following is an example of a comparison of food products mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a comparison of food products mentioned in the text?
The text states that the quality of processed foods can vary with the ___ of the raw product selected.
The text states that the quality of processed foods can vary with the ___ of the raw product selected.
Flashcards
Food Science Focus
Food Science Focus
Study of food's physical, chemical, and biochemical nature, plus food processing principles.
Food Science Basic Science
Food Science Basic Science
Not marketing, but rather fields like chemistry, physics and biology.
Food Technology Focus
Food Technology Focus
Applying food science to preserve, process, package, distribute, and ensure safe food for consumption.
Unmentioned Physical Food Property
Unmentioned Physical Food Property
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Processed Food Quality Link
Processed Food Quality Link
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Factor NOT Affecting Processed Food Quality
Factor NOT Affecting Processed Food Quality
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Food Product Comparison Example
Food Product Comparison Example
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Processed Food Quality Variable
Processed Food Quality Variable
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Study Notes
Food Science Defined
- Food science is the application of basic sciences and engineering to study the physical, chemical, and biochemical nature of foods and the principles of food processing.
Basic Sciences
- Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, Engineering, Marketing, and Economics are the basic sciences involved in food science.
Physical Properties of Foods
- Firmness, Texture, Viscosity, Melting point, and Boiling point are physical properties of foods.
Chemical Properties of Foods
- Sugar, Fat, Acid, Moisture, pH, Carbohydrates, Protein, and Micronutrients are chemical properties of foods.
Biochemical Properties of Foods
- Enzyme activity, Oxidative reactions, and Degradation reactions are biochemical properties of foods.
Food Technology Defined
- Food technology is the application of knowledge generated by food science in the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, and distribution of foods to ensure safe, nutritious, and wholesome food.
Selection of Foods
- The quality of processed foods depends on the quality of the raw product selected.
- Processed food quality can vary with variety or breed, maturity, climate, and harvesting technique.
Factors Affecting Food Quality
- Variety or breed: e.g. Angus vs. Holstein Cattle, Chipping vs. Baking potatoes, Hard vs. Soft wheat, Sweet vs. Field corn.
- Maturity: e.g. old vs. young beef cattle, soft vs. over-ripe fruit, tough vs. ripe fruit.
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