Vocabulary 1
Food Science
the study of the nature of food, the cause of deterioration,, the principles underlying food processing, and improvement of foods for the consuming public.
Gould Amendment
Requires accurate labeling of food packages with weight, measure, or numerical count.
Replicable
repeatable
Alkali Metals
Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Cesium, and Francium
Sensory evaluation
the human analysis of the taste, smell, sound, feel, and appearance of food.
Nutrition
the study of food components and their use by the body to sustain life and health.
Establishes special FDA controls to ensure necessary nutritional content and safety.
Infant Formula Act
Mass
What does each block represent? In order
Atomic Number, Chemical Symbol, Chemical Name, Atomic Weight
Appearance
*DOUBLE*
the shape, size, condition, and color of a product.
Food processing
any deliberate change in food occurring between its point of origin and its availability for consumption.
Anti- Tampering Act
Makes it a crime to tamper with packaged consumer products.
Weight
the measure of the force of gravity between two objects.
What is the formula for Acetic Acid?
CH3COOH
Colorimeter
a device that measures the color of foods in terms of hue, value, and chroma.
Adulteration
lowered quality and safety of a product caused by adding inferior ingredients that may be toxic.
Prescibes industry food safety programs for seafood, juice, meat, and poultry. FDA provides the training.
Mandatory HACCP Programs
Calibrate
*DOUBLE*
to adjust a measuring instrument to a standard.
What is a chemical formula?
A combination of symbols of the elements that make up a compound.
Flavor
the combined effect of taste and aroma.
Food scientist
professionals trained to know the biology and chemistry of foods and the processes used to improve and preserve them.
Nutritional Labeling and Education Act
Requires all packaged foods to bear nutrition labeling and all health claims to be consistent with specifically defined terms. Athorize certain health claims. Standardizes the food ingredient panel, serving sizes, and terms such as "low fat" and "light."
Scientific Method
a system of steps used to solve problems.
What are Valance Electrons?
Electron in a partially full shell
Astringency
the ability of a substance to draw up the muscles in the mouth.