AQA food technology

What is food provenance?

Where food comes from and how it is grown, reared, or caught.

What does "grown" food include?

Fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses.

What does "reared" mean?

Animals raised for meat, dairy, and eggs.

What does "caught" food include?

Wild fish and seafood.

What is primary processing?

Turning raw ingredients into basic food products (e.g., wheat into flour).

What is secondary processing?

Turning primary processed foods into ready-to-eat foods (e.g., flour into bread).

Give an example of primary processed food.

Milled rice, pasteurised milk, deboned meat.

Give an example of secondary processed food.

Cheese, sausages, cakes.

What is seasonal food?

Food grown at a certain time of year in a region.

Why is eating seasonal food better?

It’s fresher, cheaper, and better for the environment.

What is food sustainability?

Producing food in a way that protects the environment and resources.

Name two sustainable food choices.

Eating local food, reducing meat consumption.

What is fair trade?

A system that ensures farmers are paid fairly.

What are the environmental impacts of farming?

Deforestation, pollution, soil erosion.

Why is overfishing a problem?

It reduces fish populations and harms marine ecosystems.

What is organic farming?

Farming without synthetic chemicals, GMOs, or artificial fertilisers.

What is carbon footprint?

The amount of carbon dioxide produced by food during its production and transport.

How can we reduce food waste?

Plan meals, use leftovers, store food correctly.

What is food processing?

Methods used to turn raw ingredients into food products.

What is modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)?

Changing the air in packaging to extend shelf life.

What is sensory analysis?

Testing food using the senses — taste, texture, smell, appearance.

Name 3 sensory testing methods.

Rating test, ranking test, triangle test.