Health and Food Technology

Name an additive

Colourings can... (there are two correct answers)

• replace the colour in foods lost during processing.

• give foods a longer shelf live

• prevent ingredients from separating

• cause hyperactivity and behaviour problems in children

what is this the definition for?

'Foods are cooked in the factory and then chilled in a blast chiller to remove heat quickly and stop bacterial growth.'

• chilled foods

• cook/chill foods

• Ultra Heat treatment

Give an advantage of a cook chill product.

Modified Atmosphere packaging is when manufacturers can change the type of gas inside a packaging to improve shelf life.

• True

• False

______________ _____________ contain ingredients that have health promoting properties.

Give an advantage of sugar substitutes

Mycoprotein is _____ in fat and contains no animal or saturated fats helping to prevent CHD.

Which vitamin helps to absorb calcium in the body?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Which vitamin helps absorb iron in the body?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D