The Australian Food Industry
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard
Analysis
Critical
Control
Points
The organisation controls the use of ingredients and additives in manufactured foods
FSANZ-
Food Standards Australia/New Zealand
What is a line extension?
a variation of existing products
What is an example of a Line Extension?
Different flavours of tim tams eg cholate, white choc, dark choc etc
What is Malnutrition?
When nutrients are not supplied in the right amounts
Name a trend related to consumer demands
Single-serving meals
Healthy foods
Vegan/ vegetarian foods
Ready-cooked meals
Environmentally friendly packaged foods
A substance added to food that is not normally consumed by themselves are
Food Additives
What is a me too product?
a copycat of a successful product
What is an example of a me-too product?
Pepsi and Coke
Woolies brand/ Coles brand
What is the largest economic cost of malnutrition?
Healthcare
Name 4 emerging agricultural technologies
Sensors
Foods
Automation
Drones
Name a food additive
Flavour enhancers
Food colouring
Preservatives
Artificial Sweetener
What does SWOT stand for?
Strength
Weakness
Opportunities
Threats
What is an example of a WHS Hazard?
Physical Hazard- Slipping, tripping
Chemical Hazard- gas, dust, fumes
Ergonomic Hazard- physical harm, pulled muscles, broken fingers, poor design of equipment
Biological Hazard - Pathogenic microorganisms eg virus
What are three health complications of obesity?
Heart Disease, Dental caries, Hypertension
Name the 4 levels of operations and mechanisms:
Household
Small business
Large company
Multinational
Name the 3 heating processes
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Name 4 internal factors
Personal Expertise
Production Facilities
Financial Position
Company Image
What is the process called when removing moisture from food?
Dehydrating
What is an active non-nutrient?
non-essential compounds in food that enhance bodily functions and offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition
Name 3 impacts that the food industry has on the environment:
Processing
Traditional farming - chemicals
Organic Farming methods
Waste management
Name a type of developed packaging
Modified atmosphere packaging
Barrier-specific packaging
Vacuumed packaging
Gas packaging
Aseptic Packaging
Active packaging
Name all 4 external factors
Political Environment
Economic Environment
Technological Environment
Ecological Environment
What is an example of a diet-related food choice?
Low GI
Low in Sugar
Low in Fat
Sugar free
Skim milk
Name 2 health conditions caused by undernutrition
Anemia, Osteoporosis, scurvy