Food Tech Keywords

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Micro-organisms	Cells present everywhere only visible under a microscope. They cause food to go off and food poisoning. Three main types that cause illness; bacteria, yeast and moulds.
Pathogenic Bacteria	Food poisoning.
Radiation	E.g. A grill. Heat energy is radiated in straight lines from the source to the food.
Conduction	E.g.. Hob through a pan/ Oven through a tin. Heat energy passed from molecule to molecule through the food.
Convection	E.g. Hob through water/ Oven through air. A convection current circulates heat in liquids and gasses.
Proteins	Needed for growth and repair of the body.
Carbohydrates	Provide the body with energy and fibre.
Fats	Needed for warmth, energy and protection.
Vitamins	They do a variety of jobs in our body. E.g. Calcium is needed for the development of strong, healthy bones and teeth.
Malnutrition	Incorrect of unbalanced intake of nutrients.
Deficiency Disease	A disease caused by a lack of nutrients. Happens more often in poor, under-developed countries.
Diet	The food and drink we consume.
Balanced Diet	A variety of different nutrients.
Eatwell Plate	Shows how much of what we eat comes from each food group.
Healthy Eating Guidelines	Eat less fat, eat less salt, eat less sugar, eat more fibre.
Diabetes	Develops when the body can't use glucose properly. It is high blood sugar.
Type 1 diabetes	Insulin dependent diabetes usually seen in younger people.
Type 2 diabetes	Usually non-insulin dependent tending to affect adults over 40 and overweight people.
Coeliac disease	Intolerant to the protein gluten found in wheat, barley and rye.
Lactose intolerant	Can't digest milk sugar, lactose. Cow's milk must be avoided but cheese yogurt and soya milk can be eaten.
Vegetarians	Don't eat meat or fish and get their protein from dairy products, nuts and pulses. There are several types of vegetarians.
Lacto Vegetarian	Doesn't eat meat, fish, poultry or eggs.
Lacto ovo Vegetarian	Doesn't at meat fish or poultry.
Vegan	Doesn't eat any animal products; milk, cheese, eggs, etc.
Poultry	Domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
Standard components	A pre-prepared ingredient used in the production of a food product. E.g. Pizza bases and ready made sauces.
Fairtrade	The producer receives a guaranteed and fair price for their product regardless of the price on the world market. This means their quality of life is should improve as well as the long term prospects for their children.
Gelatinisation	When mixed with a liquid and heated, starch grains swell and burst and absorb moisture, resulting in the thickening of a liquid.

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