- What is a polysaccharide? - What is collagen? - What is myoglobin found? Food ingredients examines key ingredients used in the production of food products. Food groups and the importance of balances nutrition are introduced. Key ingredients, are investigated in terms of their different types, nutritional value, working properties and uses.
- What does 'pathogenic' mean? - What's a day in the life of an EHO like? - Why is risk assessment important? Safe food examines the different micro-organisms involved in causing food poisoning. Detailed explanations are given of the conditions they require for growth, and treatments, such as pasteurization, that can be used to prevent or delay food spoilage. The book also looks at how the f…