Food Safety and Processing in Ireland

These flashcards cover key concepts from food safety and processing in Ireland, including the roles of various organizations, types of food, and food preservation methods.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is responsible for __ food legislation.

Introducing new food legislation.

Ireland has a __ oceanic climate and a large amount of rainfall.

Temperate.

An example of a dairy product is __, such as Kerrygold.

Butter.

The role of Bord Bia is to __ and guidance regarding food production.

Provide advice.

One of the fastest growing food sectors in Ireland is __ foods, produced by small businesses.

Specialty.

Cook-chill foods are made by __ processing.

Secondary.

Food processing can make food safe for __, such as pasteurizing milk.

Consumption.

Functional foods are foods that contain an __ ingredient to boost nutritional benefits.

Added.

Food packaging must be __ and legible as per EU legislation.

Unambiguous.

Food claims must be __ true and cannot be misleading.

100%.

__ foods require safe storage between 1-3 degrees Celsius before transportation.

Chilled.

Primary processing involves changing a raw material into a food that __ longer.

Lasts.

An example of a convenience food is __, which can be ready meals or pizzas.

Frozen foods.

Food additives are substances added to foods to improve their color, flavor, nutritional value, and __ life.

Shelf.

The main advantage of food preservation is to avoid __ waste.

Food.

Bacteria can grow in temperatures between __ degrees Celsius.

20 to 45.