FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of food science?
A
The study of producing, processing, preparing, evaluating, and using food.
B
The chemistry of food products.
C
The study of producing, processing, marketing, and distributing agricultural food products.
D
The biological component of our food system.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. The Institute of Food Technologists defines food science as “the discipline in which the engineering, biological, and physical sciences are used to study the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public".

Detailed explanation-2: -food, substance consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, fat, and other nutrients used in the body of an organism to sustain growth and vital processes and to furnish energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Food Science and Processing Technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe food. Related fields include analytical chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, nutrition, quality control, and food safety management.

Detailed explanation-4: -Food Science is a convenient name used to describe the application of scientific principles to create and maintain a wholesome food supply.

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