terminology
preservatives
food additives
introduction
100
define bouillon
a broth made by stewing meat, fish or vegetables in water
100
what are the two categories of preservatives?
natural & artificial
100
what is a food additive
any chemical substance that is added to the food during preparation or while storing the food
100
what is fast food
Fast food is the term given to food that is prepared and served very quickly
200
what is a pressure cooker
an airtight pot in which food can be quickly cooked under steam pressure
200
name 4 natural preservatives
salt, sugar, vinegar & alcohol
200
why are additives added
to affect its characteristics for achieving a particular technical effect
200
when was the term fast food recognized
The term "fast food" was recognized in a dictionary by Merriam–Webster in 1951.
300
what is dry yeast
the original all-natural yeast that has been used by generations of bread bakers
300
what are common ways natural preservatives are used
salting, pickling, jams & jellies
300
according to the Food and Drug Regulations, food additives do not include...
•food ingredients such as salt, sugar, starch •vitamins, minerals, amino acidsFootnote 1 •spices, seasonings, flavouring preparations •agricultural chemicals •veterinary drugs •food packaging materials.
300
how is modern fast food prepared
Modern commercial fast food is often highly processed and prepared in an industrial fashion
400
what is a simmer
the temperature just before the boiling point
400
what is the purpose of preservatives
to prolong the shelf life of food
400
what are some examples of food additives
coloring agents, anti caking agents and certain sweeteners
400
how is it usually served
It is usually rapidly served in cartons or bags or in a plastic wrapping, in a fashion that minimizes cost
500
define boil
when a liquid reaches a high temperature at which it begins to bubble
500
how does it prolong shelf life
slows down the natural breakdown by altering the action of bacteria
500
define food additive
Substances that are used in food to maintain its nutritive quality, enhance its keeping quality, make it attractive or to aid in its processing, packaging or storage
500
how are these fast foods normally cooked
usually by microwave or deep frying
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