INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A People complain about the extra cost.
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B Organic food may make people ill.
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C Farm workers have to be specially trained.
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D It requires too much technological expertise.
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E It is not possible in some countries.
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Detailed explanation-1: -One drawback to non-organic foods is that you may be consuming higher levels of pesticides, antibiotics or hormones, and your food may be coming from growing conditions that are not as highly regulated as organic products.
Detailed explanation-2: -Low productivity All studies report that organic farming has a poorer yield, on average in the range of around 60-75% of the yield of conventional agriculture. Why so? Because organic methods starve plants, particularly a huge nitrogen deficit. They also allow pests and weeds that damage and kill plants.
Detailed explanation-3: -Advantages of Organic Farming Prevents soil erosion, degradation and crop failure. Decrease pollution and the whole farming can easily rely on renewable energy sources. Improves soil fertility and enhances its chemical and physical properties.