food prep/preservation

• What does food provenance mean?

  Knowing where and how food is produced
• Why is it important to know how food is produced?

  It helps ensure food safety and quality
• What does reared food refer to?

  Animals kept for meat or by-products
• What does caught food refer to?

  Animals or fish caught in the wild
• What are some impacts of food transportation?

  Air pollution, noise pollution, congestion
• Why is food wasted?

  We prepare too much or don't use leftovers
• How can we prevent food waste?

  Buy only what you will eat and store properly
• What is a carbon footprint?

  Amount of CO2 released by activities
• What is primary processing?

  Conversion of raw materials into food commodities
• What is secondary processing?

  Converting primary processed foods into products
• What does food miles mean?

  The distance food travels from production to consumer
• How can we reduce food miles?

  Buy local, seasonal, and British food
• What are food additives used for?

  Enhance color, flavor, texture, and shelf life
• What are the concerns about food additives?

  Linked to health effects and poor quality perception
• What is food fortification?

  Adding nutrients to replace or enhance food
• What are genetically modified (GM) foods?

  Crops altered to increase yield and shelf life
• What are some concerns about GM foods?

  Allergy risks and difficulty identifying them
• Why is temperature control important in food storage?

  It prevents bacterial growth and spoilage
• What temperature should cooked food reach?

  Above 75°C for at least 30 seconds
• How many times can cooked food be reheated?

  Only once
• What is the safe temperature for refrigerated food?

  5°C or below
• What is the danger zone for food storage?

  5°C to 63°C where bacteria grow rapidly
• What temperature should frozen food be stored at?

  Below -18°C
• What happens to bacteria when food is frozen?

  Bacteria become dormant, preserving food
• What should be done before cooking frozen meat?

  Defrost it fully in the fridge
• What does the star rating on frozen food indicate?

  Storage period and temperature requirements
• What is ambient storage?

  Storing dry and canned food at room temperature
• What is the purpose of food preservation?

  To increase the shelf life of food products
• What are the main types of food preservation?

  High temperature, low temperature, drying, chemicals
• What are some benefits of preserving foods?

  Increases shelf life and variety of foods
• What limitations exist when preserving foods?

  Texture changes and need for additives
• What do bacteria need to thrive?

  Food, warmth, moisture, and time
• What happens to the texture of food when canned?

  It may become much softer than fresh
• Why might additives be needed in preserved foods?

  To restore lost color, flavor, and texture