FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION
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caterpillar found in a case of lettuce
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bad smell coming from fresh seafood
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table sanitizer sprayed over pastries
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freezer burn on frozen fruit
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Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of chemical contaminants include the following: mycotoxins. heavy metals-lead and mercury. organic pollutants-dioxins.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chemical contamination occurs when food produces or comes into contact with toxic chemicals, which can lead to chemical food poisoning. Chemical contaminants fall into one of two categories: natural and artificial. Common chemical contaminants include: Cleaning products (e.g. detergent, sanitizer)
Detailed explanation-3: -Disinfectants are biocidal chemicals used to control food contamination by micro-organisms. Disinfectants are classified as hazardous substances.
Detailed explanation-4: -Physical contamination can cause serious harm to the consumer, including broken teeth or choking. Types of physical contaminants that can be found in food include jewellery, hair, plastic, bones, stones, pest bodies, and cloth.