Food Product Development Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms and definitions covering the stages, reasons, packaging, marketing, and safety requirements of food product development as outlined in the Food Technology syllabus.

New to world

Innovative products that are completely new ideas.

Line extensions

The development of a new yoghurt flavour as an example of expanding an existing product line.

Me-too products

Generic brands of existing food products.

Modified atmosphere packaging

A food product development occurring as a response to technological developments.

Design (Product Development Step)

The phase of food product development involving the exploration of ideas for new products.

Plan (Product Development Step)

The phase of food product development involving working out how the process will develop.

Produce (Product Development Step)

The phase of food product development involving choosing ingredients and selecting appropriate techniques.

Evaluate (Product Development Step)

The phase of food product development involving assessment of teamwork, visual appeal, taste, texture, and colour.

Functions of food packaging

The three primary purposes of packaging which are to contain, to preserve, and to inform and persuade.

Over-packaging

An environmental consideration of food packaging, such as boxed chocolates.

Re-use

An environmental consideration involving the use of materials like sterilised jars to bottle homemade jams.

Legislative labelling requirements

Mandatory information on food labels including the ingredient list, nutrition panel, date marking, and allergy warnings.

Price (Marketing)

A marketing consideration where a higher price than competitors may be used to imply quality.

Target market

The intended consumer group for a product, such as adolescents or families.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Safety gear used in food preparation, such as covered leather shoes and oven mitts.

Food safety concerns

Critical areas of safe work practices including the food danger zone and cross-contamination.