Food Chemistry
List 3 examples of an emulsoion
Butter
Oil and Water
Salad Dressing
Mayonnaise
List 1 part of a food label
Name of the product
Ingredients List
Nutritional Facts
Allergens
Name 3 careers in food science
Food Scientist
Quality Assurance Specialist
Flavor Chemist
Food Product Developer
Nutritionist
List two common methods of food preservation
canning
freezing
drying
pickling
freeze-drying
vacuum sealing
What is the purpose of salt in pickling?
It stops decay and allows "good" bacteria to grow which produces lactic acid to further protect the food.
List 2 examples of Fermintation
Yogurt
Bread
Cheese
Attractive Packaging and catchy _________ influence customer buying decisions
slogan (motto)
What is the career that develops new recipes and products to improve nutritional value
Food Scientist
Canning was developed in this era?
Industrial Revolution
What is the purpose of the vinegar in pickling
It has a highly acidic acid content (over 5%) which lowers the pH of the food killing and stopping growth of spoilage bacteria.
two liquids that usually do not mix well together
Emulsion
List 3 common food labels
Organic
Non-GMO
Heart Healthy
Gluten Free
Antibiotic Free
Vegan/Vegetarian
The most significant industry in feeding a growing population
Food Science Industry
drying
This tinsmith from New Jersey invented reusable glass canning jar with a threaded screw-on metal lid in 1858 revolutionizing the canning industry.
John Landis Mason
Chemical
What is one reason why packaging matters in food products?
Grabs attention
Communicates brand values
Protects the product
What is the importance of food science?
Ensures food is safe to eat
Enhances shelf life and quality
Develops new products
Why does food preservation matter
Reduces food waste
Ensures food availability
Enhances food safety
Louis Pasteur developed this preservation method in 1864 during the industrial revolution
Pasteurization
The process of microorganisms converting sugars into alcohol or acids
Fermentation
Why are food labels important?
Helps consumers make informed choices
Ensures transparency and trust
Food science is the study of physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food and the principles underlying food ________ and preservation
processing
List two modern methods for food preservation
freeze drying
vacuum sealing
chemical preservatives
food irradiation.
While this young inventor did not invent the Mason jar he was responsible for the canning method developed in the early 1800s
Nicolas Appert