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food processing. - Coggle Diagram
food processing.
Why process food?
make it suitable for use, e.g. pressing rapeseeds to make rapeseed oil. a consumer would not have the skills or equipment to do this themselves.
create new food products, e.g. using milk to make yogurt or potatoes to make crisps.
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rescue time and energy used when preparing and cooking food e.g. using a jar of white sauce when making a lasagna.
Prevents and extend its shelf life. e.g. canning vegetables extends their shelf life to one to five years.
Types of food processing
Primary
procedure
Involves chaining or converting a raw food material into a food that last longer, is fit for sale and is ready to eat and cook.
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Secondary
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example
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production of cook-chill foods, e.g. vegetables and chicken soup.
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