INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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In the context of food allergens, ____ occurs when a residue or trace amount of an allergenic food become incorporated into another food not intended to contain it according to the FDA.
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infection
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cross-contact
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tainting
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tampering
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -This occurs when a food allergen in one food (let’s say milk protein in cheese) touches another food (let’s say a hamburger), and their proteins mix, transferring the allergen from one food to another. These amounts are often so small that they can’t be seen!
Detailed explanation-2: -Allergic reactions to foods are the most common cause of anaphylaxis in the United States. Preventing food allergen cross-contact is an important aspect of retail food safety. Allergen cross-contact means the unintentional incorporation of a food allergen into food.
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