Food processing

Question	Answer
Describe what is meant by primary processing (include examples)	When raw foods are changed or converted into foods that can be eaten immediately or used to produce other food products eg. washing salad vegetables, sorting, heat treatments, milling
State two reasons why food is processed	To make food: safe appetising, good to eat, able to be transported and displayed convenient to buy, store, and use appealing to consumers ready for consumers to prepare cook and serve
Define secondary processing and include examples	Primary processed foods are either used on their own or mixed with other foods and turned into other food products eg. turning milk to yoghurt, making pasta

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	Created by Sachi Sahi over 7 years ago