Mix-Up
What is the main purpose of food packaging?
To protect and preserve food.
What are the five senses used to evaluate food?
Sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.
What does GMP stand for?
Good Manufacturing Practices
How many calories are in one gram of protein?
4
What does serving size tell you on a nutrition label?
The amount of food the nutrition information applies to.
What is the difference between food quality and food safety?
Quality involves taste, appearance, and texture; safety involves preventing illness or injury.
What do we call the combination of taste and aroma?
Flavor
Are E. coli and Listeria bacteria or viruses?
Bacteria
How many ounces are in one pound?
16
What does %DV stand for?
Percent Daily Value
Why is it important to list allergens on food packaging?
To warn consumers about ingredients that could cause allergic reactions.
Why is the purpose of a triangle test?
To reduce bias.
Name the three main types of food contamination.
Biological, Chemical, and Physical
How many calories are in 10 grams of fat?
90
What percentage of Daily Value is considered HIGH in a nutrient?
20% or more.
A company discovers that its packaged food contains an undeclared allergen. What should the company do?
Stop distribution, investigate, and recall affected products when necessary.
In a triangle test, how many food samples are provided, and how many are different?
Three samples; one is different.
A worker accidentally gets cleaning solution into food. What type of contamination is this?
Chemical
A recipe requires 3 pounds of flour. How many ounces is that?
48
Name two nutrients that consumers should generally limit.
Sodium, saturated fat, or added sugars.
What is food processing?
Turning raw ingredients into food products.
Why might a food company conduct a consumer taste test before selling a new product?
To learn consumer preferences and improve the product.
What does USDA stand for?
United States Department of Agriculture
A snack has 10 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fat. How many total calories does it contain?
96
A bag of chips contains 3 servings, with 150 calories per serving. How many calories are in the entire bag?
450