Food Additives
Introduction
Preservatives
Terminology
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becomes a part of the food or affects its characteristics for the purpose
A food additive is any chemical substance that is added to food during preparation or storage and either
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What is fast food?
is the term given to food that is prepared and served very quickly
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People commonly classify preservatives as
"natural" or "artificial
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What is Bouillon
a broth made by stewing meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
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enhance its keeping quality, make it attractive
Substances that are used in food to maintain its nutritive quality,
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When was fast food popularized?
1950's
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years, preservatives have earned a particularly unsavory reputation, especially within the ever-widening
health-conscious circle
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What is a Pressure Cooker
an airtight pot in which food can be cooked quickly under steam pressure.
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processing, packaging or storage are all considered
food additives
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who the first to make a serve food a drive-through
Merriam-wedster
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Natural vs. Artificial
Salt, sugar, vinegar and alcohol are good examples
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What is Active Dry Yeast
A form of yeast in which yeast cells in dehydrated granules are alive but dormant because of the lack of moisture
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Modern commercial fast food is often highly processed and prepared in an industrial fashion, i.e., on
large scale with standard ingredients and staand production methods. It is usually ndardized
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In AncientRome, cities had street stands that sold bread, sausages and wine
The concept of ready-cooked food for sale is closely connected with urban development
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Antioxidants, such as sulfites, vitamin C, vitamin E and BHT prevent the
oxidation of beer, wine, fresh
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What is a simmer?
when water is just below the boiling point while being heated.
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agents that keep powders such as salt free-running, preservatives that prevent or delay undesirable
spoilage in food
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level of product quality, and is key to being able to deliver the order quickly to the customer and
eliminate labor and equipment costs in the individual stores
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and dried produce and fatty food. Chelating agents such as
EDTA, polyphosphates and citric acid
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What is Boil Brown?
to broil until brown