Word Part of Definition speech Additive Noun An additive is a substance that is added to food in small amounts to improve its appearance or taste, or to keep it fresh for longer. Eg… Additives called antioxidants help to prevent fats from going rancid (off) Aerate (air- Verb To aerate a substance is to is put air or gas ayt) into it. Eg…. The chef whisked the egg white to aerate it. Airbone Adjective Anything that moves freely in the air or is carried by air currents is airborne Antibiotic Noun An antibiotic is a chemical substance that can stop or slow down the growth if micro- organisms. Antioxidant Adjective An antioxidant prevents oxygen from combing with oils and fats and can be used to preserve foods. Bacteria Noun Bacteria make up a very large group of micro- Bacterium organisms, including some that can cause food (singular) poisoning and disease. Bake Verb To bake food is to cook it in the oven in dry heat. Eg. Bake a cake Balanced Adjective A balanced diet contains all the nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy body. This should include the correct vitamins and minerals to keep your body working. Best-before Noun The best-before date is the latest date, by date which food should be used, for it to be in its best condition. Blind-tasting Noun Blind-tasting is tasting food without being able to see it, so you are not influenced by its appearance or other factors. Braising Verb Braising is a cooking technique in which food is Braise fried quickly then cooked slowly with a small amount of liquid in a closed container. (this can make poor quality cuts of meat more tender) Word Part of Definition speech Bulk Verb or To bulk food is to increase its volume, texture Noun or body. Material that is added to the food may be called bulk, as may the finished food itself. Bulking agent Noun A bulking agent is a substance such as water, cellulose fibre or oats that can be added to foods to improve volume, texture or body. Canning Noun or In canning, the food is put into tins or cans, verb the air is removed, the tins are sealed and then they are heated to a high temperature to kill any micro-organisms inside. This is an effective way of preserving food. Caramelisation Noun Caramelisation is the process of gently heating food until the sugars in it turn brown. Carbohydrate Noun Carbohydrates form a large group of compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and that provide us with energy. They include starch, glucose and other sugars. Chip Noun A chip is a long, thin slice of potato fried in oil or fat and eaten hot. Coagulation Noun Coagulation is the change in state from a solution to a gel, in liquid foods that contain protein. Eg… coagulation of eggs is used in many aspects of cooking. Colloid Noun A colloid consists of a base liquid containing tiny particles that mixed but do not combine. When oil and water are mixed together they form a colloid. Consistency Noun Consistency is the thickness of a liquid, gel, batter or even paint. Contamination Noun Contamination of food refers to the transfer of bacteria by bad hygiene or incorrect storage. Cook/Chill Adjective Cook/chill describes food that is cooked, chilled but not frozen, and then stored ready to be reheated and used. EG…… Pre packed ready meals Word Part of Definition speech Critical point Noun Critical points are the stages in a food production process where contamination might occur, and where this can be controlled. Curing Noun Curing is the preservation of food by salting, drying or smoking. Defrost Verb To defrost is to remove frost or ice, or to melt something that is frozen. Degradation Noun Degradation is the breaking down or lowering degrade of the quality of something. Dehydration Noun Dehydration is the process of removing moisture (water) from a food and is used as a method of preserving it. Difference Noun A difference test involves comparing two sets test of food samples by looking at them, tasting them and comparing their textures. Display-until- Noun A display-until label gives the date by which date food has to be removed from display in supermarkets and shops. Emulsify Verb When liquids that do not readily mix together, such as oil and water, are combined they emulsify. Fair test Noun In a fair test all the conditions, apart from the one being investigated are kept the same. Fermentation Noun Fermentation is the breakdown of sugars, by the action of yeast, into carbon dioxide, water and in some cases, alcohol. Fibre Noun Fibre is a substance, found in pulses, wholemeal bread, fruit and vegetables, that travels through the body as waste and helps digestion. Flavour Noun Flavour is a combination of the taste and smell of food. Food-handling Noun Food-handling refers to the selection, preparing, cutting, processing and cooking of foods. Food-hygiene Noun Food-hygiene is the correct use of safe practices in the handling, preparation and cooking of food, to prevent food-poisoning. Word Part of Definition speech Food-poisoning Noun Food-poisoning is an illness usually caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria. Food Safety Noun The Food Safety Act is an Act of Parliament Act 1990 that makes it offence to sell food that is likely to be harmful to the health or contaminated. www.hmso.gov.uk for further details. Food- Noun A food technologist is a person who is involved technologist in the design, analysis and production of food. Food-grade Noun Food-grade plastic is a material that is used plastic for containers or packaging as it does not effect the in food in any way. Freeze-dry Verb Freeze-dry food means evaporating the moisture (as ice) from fresh or cooked foods to preserve it and seal it. Fry Verb To fry food is to cook it in hot fat or oil. Chips, eggs, fish ect.. Functional Noun Functional foods have additives or nutrients foods added to them to give them special health advantages. Gelatine Gelatine is a colourless, water-soluble protein made from animal tissues such as bone and skin. (a vegetarian alternative is available now called Veg-gel) Gelatinisation Noun Gelatinisation occurs when food is changed so that it has jelly-like consistency or appearance. Gelling agents Noun Gelling agents are food additives used to thicken and stabilize various foods, like jellies, desserts and candies. The agents provide the foods with texture through formation of a gel. Some stabilizers and thickening agents are gelling agents Genetically adjective Genetically modified are food which have had modified characteristics changed or altered at the molecular level, often refereed to as GM. GM crops are often bigger or grow fast than the original versions. Word Part of Definition speech Growth Noun A growth hormone is a chemical with in the hormone blood which controls both growth and development. Additional growth hormones are giving to animals with help them grow bigger and faster before slaughter. HCCAP - Noun HACCP is the system of identifying and Hazard controlling hazards during the production of analysis and food. critical control points Healthy-eating Noun Are government suggested amounts of food guidelines and nutrients you should eat each day, they are often shown in a visual format for ease of use. Heat process Noun This is a method of kill food born micro- organisms by heating food. Heat Noun Subjecting food to short high temperature treatment busts of heat, such as milk during pasteurization. High-fiber Noun Used as an aid to digestion. Containing soluble drinks fibers and starches can be drunk by people who do not take enough fiber in other forms. Ingredient (s) Noun Ingredients are the components of a recipe. EG.. Flour , Eggs, Sugar and fat Irradiate Verb To expose fruit and meat to a variety of beams such as gamma, x-ray and electron to kill the bacteria. Joint Noun A piece of meat that has been by the butcher ready to cook. Knead Verb To work a mixture by stretching the gluten strands which gives the texture. Often used as a term in bread making. Layered Adjective A food product described as layered is made up of thin slices of food, such as in lasagna. Macronutrients Noun Are the compounds in food that provide energy. Microbe Noun A microbe is a minute organism with can be either beneficial or harmful to humans. Word Part of Definition speech Mill Verb To grind corn and other seeds into flour, a grinding pepper pot Mineral Noun Substances found in food which are important for health and wellbeing. Modified- Noun Packing designed to prolong the life span of atmosphere food by replacing air in the packaging with packaging other gases. Modified Noun Modified enzymes are used to speed up enzymes chemical reactions. Modified Noun Starches which have been altered to give it starches new properties. Mould Noun A fungal growth which grows on food. Can be furry such as the mould on bread Mycoprotein Noun A fungus which can be used as a substitutes for meat. Nutraceutical Noun A functional food which has been developed to have certain health properties. Nutrient Noun Fats, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins that occur in food. Nutrition Noun A process of taking in food and using it for growth and maintaining health. Nutritional Noun A process of identifying the nutrients in analysis various foods. Organic Adjective Food from plants and animals that are grown without chemicals or drugs. Oxidise Verb To take up oxygen in a chemical reaction. Paired Compound A test used to compare two products for a comparison noun single property. test Pasteurisation Noun Sterilisation of foods at temperatures that destroy harmful microorganisms without significant changes to the appearance or taste of the foods. Peel Noun/ To remove skin from a fruit or vegetable. verb Pickle Verb To preserve food in a vinegar or salt solution. Preservative Noun Something added to food to prolong its self life. Press Noun A machine used to obtain juice. Word Part of Definition speech Primary Noun The first stage, when raw materials are processing converted into a more useable form. Probiotic Adjective Beneficial bacteria which can be used to support a healthy lifestyle. Processed Adjective Foods cooked or altered to prolong their life. Produce Noun Any food which is grown. Protein Noun Found in foods such as eggs, fish and meat, essential for growth and repair. Pulse Noun A food type includes beans and peas. Quorn Noun Trade name for a meat substitute. Ready- Noun Food (meal) which is ready to eat. prepared meal Recipe Noun A list of ingredients, with instructions for making it. Refrigerate Verb Fridge, a machine used to keep food between 0-5*c Roll out Verb To use a rolling pin to produce a thin sheet, usually pastry or icing. Sample Noun A small amount or part of a product use for testing. Sauce Verb Dressing or topping for foods. Secondary Noun An additional processing that is applied to a processing product that has already been processed. Sell-by date Noun The date that food is offered for sale in shops, food is not displayed after the sell-by date. Sensory Noun Are terms used to describe the taste, smell descriptors and feel of a product. How your five sensors react to the end food product. Set Verb To change from liquid to a solid- as in to set jelly Shelf-life Noun The length of time a product is safe to sell or eat. Shortening Noun Is the fat used with flour to make pastry. Butter, lard or vegetable fats can all be used as shortening. Sieve Noun To remove lumps through a gauze. Simmer Verb To keep food cooking slowly, below its boiling point. Word Part of Definition speech Solution Noun A mixture of several liquids, or a liquid and a soluble acid. Soya Noun Food substations made from soya beans includes milk and flour. Starch Noun Stock Noun A liquid made from meat, fish, bones and vegetables. Tasting Noun Taking a small amount of a substance into the mouth to test the quality or characteristics. Textured Noun Is a substitute for meat made form soya bean vegetable flour. protein (TVP) Thermal Noun Using heat to modify the properties of food processing such as destroying micro-organisms. Tofu Noun Is food with a cheese like textured made from soya bean milk. Triangle test Noun A test of three samples of food to find the odd one out, which is the sweetest ect…… Ultra-heat Noun Involves heating the food to 135*c and treatment maintaining the temperature for a few UHT seconds before rapidly cooling, to kill micro- organisms. Unit operation Noun A single unit in manufacturing. Unit process Noun Any stage in manufacturing. Use- by date Noun The date which food is at its best, after its use by date it may still be safe to eat but is no longer at its best. Vegan Noun Someone who does not eat any animal product. Vegetarian Noun Someone who does not eat meat, poultry, or fish. Vitamin Noun Natural substances that are needed in small amounts by humans. Whisk Verb To aerate food using a whisk or fork.
Dehydrator Cookbook For Preppers: The Complete Homemade Guide to Dehydrate Meats, Fish, Grains, Fruits, and Vegetables with Safe Storage Techniques and Easy to Make Recipes Including Vegan Dehydrated Ingredients