Terminology
Introduction
Food Activites
Preservatives
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What is bouillon?
is a clear, flavorful broth made by simmering beef, chicken or vegetables and other ingredients.
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In ancient Rome, what did stands sell?
bread, sausages and wine
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What is a food addictive?
any chemical substance that is added to food during preparation or storage and either becomes a part of the food or affects its characteristics for the purpose of achieving a particular technical effect.
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What are preservatives?
substances that prolong the shelf life of food by slowing down their natural breakdown, mainly by altering the action of bacteria and other microorganisms.
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What is a pressure cooker?
an airtight pot in which food can be cooked quickly under steam pressure.
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What is the term fast food mean?
food that is prepared and served very quickly.
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Substances that are used in food to maintain its nutritive quality, enhance its keeping quality, make it attractive or to aid in its processing, packaging or storage are all considered to _______?
Food Additives
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What do people commonly classify preservatives as?
"Natural"
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What is active dry yeast?
A form of yeast in which yeast cells in dehydrated granules are alive but dormant because of the lack of moisture
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When was the term "fast food" recognized?
in a dictionary by Merriam–Webster in 1951.
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Where can you find more information on this?
"Policy for Differentiating Food Additives and Processing Aids".
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What is one example of naturally-occurring preservatives?
Salt.
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What does simmer mean?
stay just below the boiling point while being heated.
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Why are fast food products often made with ingredients formulated to achieve a certain flavor or consistency and to preserve freshness?
Because of commercial emphasis on speed, uniformity and low cost.
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What is an examples of food additives?
coloring agents that give foods an appetizing appearance.
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What slows the discoloration of fruits and vegetables by retarding enzymatic action?
ascorbic and citric acid.
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What does boil mean?
heating liquid until bubbles break on the surface of the liquid.
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What is the concept of ready-cooked food for sale closely connected to?
Urban Development.
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food additives do not include: salt, sugar, starch. Is this true or false?
true
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Are artificial substances man made? Yes or no?
Yes.
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