Food Safety
What is food safety?
Food safety refers to the conditions and practices used to preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses.
Why is food packaging important?
It protects food from contamination, light, physical damage, and chemical changes.
What information do nutrition labels provide?
Nutrition labels provide details about package contents and healthfulness of food.
Define food science.
Food science is the study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food.
Name one condition for harmful bacterial growth.
Conditions include time and temperature, with the danger zone being between 40°F and 140°F
Name one characteristic of good packaging material.
Low moisture-gas transmission.
Why are serving sizes important?
They indicate how much of the food is recommended to eat at one time.
Name a development in the food system since the 20th century.
Innovations such as vacuum packaging and sterile processing.
What does the Four Cs of Food Safety stand for?
Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling, and Combatting Cross-Contamination.
What role do machines play in food packaging?
Machines are used to make, form, and seal packages.
Name two nutrients we should limit according to food labels.
Saturated fat and added sugars.
How does food science relate to food waste?
Food science helps identify methods to reduce food loss and waste throughout the supply chain.
Give one example of a foodborne illness outbreak in 2021.
Outbreaks linked to Listeria or Salmonella from sources like bagged salads or raw onions.
Describe how packaging can protect food from contamination.
Packaging keeps food clean and prevents exposure to harmful microorganisms.
What is the Percent Daily Value based on?
It is based on a daily intake of 2,000 calories
Why is food security important?
Food security ensures that all individuals have access to sufficient and safe food
Describe the risks of unsafe food handling.
Unsafe food handling can lead to foodborne illnesses, which can be caused by contamination in the supply chain and improper food preparation.
Explain the importance of resealable packaging.
Resealable packaging helps reduce the possibility of contamination after opening
Explain why it's important to check the ingredients list.
It helps individuals identify allergens and understand the contents of the food product.
Describe how consumer demand has shifted post-World War II.
There has been increased concern over nutritional value and a demand for convenience foods like one-dish meals.