FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that a nutrient content claim on a food package be based on how much of the food most people usually eat or drink. This is called the reference amount. Serving size and reference amount are usually the same.
Detailed explanation-2: -"Light” or “Lite” Claims These claims may be made if one of the following criteria are met: The food gets 50% or more of its calories from fat and its fat content is reduced by 50% or more as compared to a similarly reference food (see relative claims).
Detailed explanation-3: -Nutrient Content Claims Defined Examples include “low-calorie, ‘’ “high-fiber, ‘’ and “fat-free.” Nutrient content claims that compare levels of a nutrient employ words like, “reduced, ‘’ “more, ‘’ and “light.” Examples include “reduced-sodium, ‘’ “more fiber, ‘’ and “light” (referring to reduced fat).