Average intake of red and processed meat to be pegged at around 70g per person per day
What is meant by “food miles”?
The distance food travels from producer to consumer
Name one stage in food product development.
concept generation, concept screening, prototype production, product testing, first production run, marketing plan, product launch
Describe the process of UHT
a sterilising process in which foods are rapidly heated to approximately 140°C and held at that temperature for a few seconds to kill any bacteria present.
Farmers are paid fairly and work under safe conditions
What is the dietary goal for total fat
Reduce total fat to no more than 35% of food energy.
Why is prototype testing important?
Make a sample of the product, ensure it meets the spec and needs of the target market, ensures the recipe is correct and the product is as expected
Give one benefit of organic farming
Protects the environment and better for health
What is the dietary goal for fibre
Increase consumption to 30g per day
What is the dietary goal for salt
Reduce intake to 6g per day
Explain one function of dietary fibre.
Helps digestion and prevents constipation, reduced risk of bowel disorder
What does “organic food” mean?
Food grown without artificial chemicals or genetic modification
Name one factor that affects food choice.
Religion, culture, cost, advertising, health
What is the dietary goal for fruit and vegetables
Increase consumption to 5 portions per person per day / more than 400g per day
Give one reason why teenagers need protein
For growth during puberty and tissue repair
Describe the FPD stage: Concept screening
Unsuitable ideas are discarded, best ideas taken forward
Why is food labelling important?
Helps consumers make informed choices
What nutrient helps prevent anaemia?
Iron
Explain the benefit of buying local food.
Supports local economy and local business and reduces environmental impact as less travelled
Name the three nutrients that supports bone health.
calcium, vitamin D and phosphorous
What does “best before date” mean?
Date until the food is at best quality (not safety-related)
What is the dietary goal for sugar
Average intake of free sugars to reduce to less than 5% of food energy
Why use market research?
To identify consumer needs and trends
Name two functions of fat
Aeration: creaming, Aeration: rubbing in, Shortening, Flavour and colour
Describe the FPD stage: Concept generation
Dev of new product ideas, market research to gather info and look for gaps in market or new trends. Identify changes that can be made to current products
What is the dietary goal for saturated fat
Reduce saturated fats to no more than 11% of food energy
Name two functions of flour
Gelatinisation, dextrinisation
Name one health condition caused by a high intake of saturated fat.
Coronary heart disease (CHD), obesity, high blood pressure
What does “use by date” mean?
Last date the food is safe to eat
Name one packaging method that preserves freshness.
Vacuum packaging or Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)