Name 3 types/categories of food hazards
B, C, P
What is SFCR?
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
What is the main enzyme of digestion for fats?
Lipase
In Canada, is it mandatory to label GM foods?
No
Explain Aw
free water available for microbial growth. <0.86 = low Aw
Why use Time Management
optimize efficiency and productivity
What is the organism of concern in canned food?
C. botulinum
Where can you find food grading info?
Canadian Grade Compendium
What does DRI mean?
Dietary Reference Intake
What organization assesses the safety of GM foods?
Health Canada
Explain precision vs accuracy
Precision = measure of reproducibility, Accuracy = measure of how close the value is to the true value being measured
How can you manage your time better?
to-do list and scheduling
For food, what does intrinsic and extrinsic mean?
characteristics of food itself, external factors on food
What does 'a lot' mean on a food label?
%DV = 15%
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, K
Do novel foods require testing before sale?
Yes
Prepare 800 g of 40°B solution using 75°B solution
427 g of 75B solution
What is Time Management
planning, organizing, and scheduling
multiple preservation techniques to prevent growth
What are the 5 core elements on a NFT?
serving size, calories, %DV, nutrients, bilingual
Explain Maillard
browning from reducing sugars and protein (amino groups)
color, meaty taste
What is the magic number for pH and why?
<4.6. Pathogens won't grow, nor C.bot spores
List 4 ways to overcome Procrastination
Ask for help / Segment the problem/ stop being afraid/ avoid perfection/ set aside time for specific parts
Explain FATTOM
food, acid, time, temp, oxygen, moisture
List the food allergens including source
eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, shellfish, fish, sesame, soy, tree nuts, wheat, sulfites, gluten
What are 3 functional properties of carbohydrates?
sweetness, stabilizers/thickeners, fat replacement
What is special about AquAdvantage salmon?
GM food, added growth hormone
When doing sensory, identify 2 critical parameters?
allergen form, Food Safety set-up
What are the learnings from the "Fill the Jar" activity?
Start with your priorities, complete the necessary but less pressing and finally fill the gaps with the least important activities
Explain PHF
Potentially Hazardous Food Aw > 0.85, pH > 4.6
List 3 provincial organizations associated with food
Ministry of Agriculture & Food, BCCDC, Public Health
What is the composition of a phospholipid?
glycerol & 2 fatty acids, phosphate group
What is a Novel Food per HC?
New or changed compared to existing food, Does not have a history of safe use as a food, It has been genetically modified
Make 200 kg of a 35°B solution using a 10°B and 80°B
71.4 kg (80o) & 128.6 kg (10o)
What does SMART mean? (other than Ken)
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based