Product Trial Reforms and Pitfalls of Reformulation

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What is a common reason why manufacturers reformulate their products?

To improve the texture of the products

To increase the sugar content

To respond to changes in ingredient prices (correct)

To add more chemical preservatives

What is a challenge most companies face when reformulating their products?

Maintaining taste, texture, and safety while using entirely natural ingredients (correct)

Reducing the shelf life to promote freshness

Using artificial colors to enhance appearance

Increasing the levels of sugar and salt for preservation

How do sugar and salt contribute to food preservation?

By increasing water available to microorganisms

By reducing water available to microorganisms (correct)

By providing suitable temperature for microbial growth

By attracting more microorganisms for growth

What could happen if there are small changes in the formulations of food products?

Unexpected problems in safety and stability Signup and view all the answers

Why is reformulating with entirely natural ingredients a major task for companies?

Ensuring taste, texture, safety, and shelf life while using natural ingredients is challenging Signup and view all the answers

Why do manufacturers sometimes omit chemical preservatives from their products?

In response to consumer demands for healthier alternatives Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know the safety limits before reformulating food products?

To ensure the reformulated product is safe and stable Signup and view all the answers

What are some intrinsic factors in foods that contribute to safety and shelf life?

pH, salt, sugar, preservatives Signup and view all the answers

Why should changing intrinsic factors in foods not be taken lightly?

To avoid spoilage and food poisoning Signup and view all the answers

How can mathematical predictive models help in food reformulation?

By identifying potential pitfalls Signup and view all the answers

What important parameters should be considered in trial design for challenging microorganisms in food products?

Choice of challenge microorganisms, inoculum level, storage conditions, and trial duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preadaptation of challenge microorganisms in a mayonnaise-type product?

To adapt microorganisms to specific conditions in the product Signup and view all the answers

Why do organisms struggle to work efficiently when lowered with salt or sugars?

Their metabolic processes are slowed down by the dehydration caused by salt or sugars. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major antibotulinum preservation method in most European countries?

High salt concentrations Signup and view all the answers

What pathogen is associated with cold-smoked fish and cheeses due to its ability to grow at high salt concentrations and low temperatures?

Listeria monocytogenes Signup and view all the answers

Why is product reformulation recommended to start with thorough risk analysis and risk assessment?

To enhance understanding of the ingredients' contributions in the formulation Signup and view all the answers

How do high salt concentrations contribute to the risks associated with certain industry sectors?

By posing a risk for pathogen growth due to their tolerance to salt Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for effective risk management during product reformulation?

Understanding the risks associated with each ingredient used Signup and view all the answers

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