Food Provenance

What is grown food?

Grown food refers to food produced from plants, such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, and pulses, usually grown on farms.

Give an example of a grown food.

Potatoes, wheat, carrots, or apples.

What are GM crops?

Genetically Modified (GM) crops are plants that have had their DNA altered to improve yield, pest resistance, or shelf life.

Give one advantage of GM crops.

Higher yields, improved resistance to pests/diseases, or longer shelf life.

What is reared food?

Reared food refers to animals that are raised for food, such as cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep.

Name a food produced from reared animals.

Beef, milk, pork, eggs, lamb, etc.

What is caught food?

Caught food refers to food sourced from wild animals, usually fish or seafood, such as cod or prawns.

Give an example of a caught food.

Tuna, salmon, crab, shrimp, cod, etc.

Why is food waste a problem?

Food waste increases landfill use, wastes resources like water and energy, and contributes to carbon emissions.

Name two types of food packaging.

Plastic, glass, cardboard, metal, etc.

What are food miles?

Food miles refer to the distance food travels from production to consumer.

Why are food miles important in sustainability?

More food miles = higher carbon footprint due to transportation emissions.

What is meant by global food production?

Global food production refers to how food is grown, reared, caught, and processed around the world to meet global demand.

Name one factor that affects global food production.

Climate, soil quality, technology, political stability, or economy.

What is primary food processing?

Primary processing involves preparing raw foods so they are ready to eat, cook, or process further.

Give an example of a primary processed food.

Milling wheat to flour, pasteurising milk, butchering meat.

What is secondary food processing?

Secondary processing involves turning primary processed ingredients into food products.

Give an example of secondary processing.

Making bread from flour, sausages from minced meat, or cheese from milk.

What is food fortification?

Food fortification is adding nutrients to food to improve its nutritional value.

Give an example of a fortified food.

Breakfast cereals with added iron or folic acid, margarine with added vitamin D.

What is food modification?

Food modification changes food to improve texture, flavour, shelf life, or nutrition.

Give an example of food modification.

Low-fat dairy products, sugar-free soft drinks, or gluten-free bread.