NUFS 100 - What is Food Science?

Food Industry commodities

*Cereal and bakery products, *meats, fish and poultry, * Dairy products, *Fruits and vegetables,* Sugars and confectionary, *Fats and oils, *Beverages

Why are societal demands of the food industry changing?

-Affluence -Consumers questioning food production -Food as 'something to buy' -Greater awareness for self-health

Ways Humans use Food

Belonging Status Security Self actualization Self definition Celebrations Symbols

How much do Canadians pay for food?

Canadians pay relatively little for their food. Less than 25% of household income spent on food.

Motivations for Eating

Food as nutrients Social Dimensions of food Consumer food trends

Food is a mixture of...

Food is a mixture of chemical components. -carbohydrate -protein -water -fat -miscellaneous atoms

Allied Food Industries

Involved in food industry, but do not sell food directly. -input and service providers (Ex. Packaging, Food colours and flavours, chemical manufacturers, machinery, regulatory agencies) **Regulatory agencies ex: City, provincial and federal inspectors

Moderately Processed

Making a new product. Ex; milk -> yogurt or cheese, bread

Highly Processed

Making something that no longer resembles it's constituents. Ex: Soda, pizza

National Label

Nationally available. (ex. Kraft)

What is the shift in perspective of food?

Our perspective has change from food as a basic necessity to food for profit. -Have evolved from food gathering and preservation for personal survival to abundant and affordable food products.

Basic Processed

Product is still easily identifiable. Generally 1 step of preservation. Ex: Milk, freezing peas, dried fruit. Ex: Shelled almonds, bagged spinach.

Food Industry Segments

Production, manufacturing, distribution, marketing.

Why is there a shift in perspective of food?

Technological advances in food processing and preservation resulted in an abundance of affordable food.

Agri-food system

The Agri-Food industry includes primary agriculture and subsequent food products. -contributes to the economy -meat, dairy, grains and oilseeds contribute to more than 1/2 of the total processing industry value.

Largest Canadian manufacturing industry

The food and beverage processing industry.

Private Label

Unique to a store of food service (ex. president's choice at superstore)

Minimally Processed

When food product is cleaned, graded sorted etc.

Food Science

the discipline in which biology, physical sciences, and engineering are used to study the nature of foods, the causes of their deterioration and the principles underlying food processing