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The goal of food processing is to ensure the safety of our foods while preserving their quality as well. We test the quality and safety of foods using various instruments such as a Brabender viscometer, thermometer, pH meter, and more.
In the videos below, we will discuss how to prepare food for cooking. We will also talk about important temperatures to cook various foods too. Lastly, we will discuss different tools used to process foods and ensure foods' safety.
Importance of Cleaning
Your Food
Cook to a safe temperature
Vocabulary
Thermometer
Glass, metal, or plastic instrument used to measure the amount of thermal energy present in a system
pH Meter
A machine used to precisely measure the acidity of a substance
Viscosity
The thickness of a fluid. Water has a low viscosity while honey has a high viscosity.
Brabender Viscometer
A machine used to test the viscosity of a fluid. Helps ensure your first bottle of ketchup is the same as your last.
Vegetable Brush
Hard plastic brushed used to scrub dirt or grim of fresh produce during washing.
Food Processing Activity
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