Definitions
What is the science & technology of enclosing products for distribution, storage, sale, & use?
Food packaging
Give an example of a primary container.
Plastic inside a cereal box
What does the FDA Stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
What is identification
Name of the product
What are defined as foods or substances that may cause allergies?
An allergen
Give an example of a secondary container
cardboard of a cereal box
Name three Government Programs that work with food packaging.
FDA, USDA, FSIS
What is important about the first item on the ingredients list
What is a claim by the product manufacturer stating their food will reduce the risk of developing a disease?
Health claim
Give an example of a tertiary container
larger cardboard box holding multiple food items
What are the Pure Food & Drugs Act or The Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act?
Government acts that deal with food packaging
What are the two aspects of serving size?
Serving size per container and per person
What is a rigid or flexible container from which substantially all air has been removed before sealing?
Vacuum Packaging
Give three examples of retail containers
metal can, glass, plastic bottles, jars, etc.
What is one food industry certification you can get?
HACCP, ServeSafe, ISO 22000
Name four items used on the nurtiion facts
calories, total fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, fiber, sugars, added sugars, protein, vitamins
What is a synthetic resin plastic packaging material used for microwave-only heating of foods with low fat and sugar content?
Polypropylene
Please name the primary, secondary, and tertiary containers for individual oatmeal.
Primary - paper baggie
Secondary - Box that 6 come in
Tertiary - Big box that holds multiple items
What does the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act Do?
Gave FDA authority to oversee the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics
What is the difference between use-by and sell-by dates
Use by - when the food could go bad.
Sell By - when the store needs to sell the item