Unit 5 - Food Processing: Need for Processing Food

Question 1

What is food processing?

Answer 1

The way in which RAW FOOD products are changed into FINAL FOOD products.

Question 2

Why is food processed?

Answer 2

Food is processed for OUR CONVENIENCE.

1. To make it EDIBLE, ready to eat / quick to prepare
   (eg. cornflakes)
2. To make it LAST longer (eg. tinned pineapple)
3. To improve its NUTRITIONAL value (eg. yoghurt)

Question 3

What are fortified foods?

Answer 3

Foods with added VITAMINS & MINERALS to raise or restore their nutrient content.

Question 4

Why are foods fortified?

Answer 4

• Foods can LOSE some of their nutrients during processing.
• The MORE it is processed, the less nutritious it becomes.
• By ADDING vitamins & minerals, the nutrient content is raised or restored.

Question 5

Give 2 examples of fortified foods.

Answer 5

BREAKFAST CEREALS have added folic acid, iron & Vitamin B’s.

SALT has added iodine.