basic glossary of 2014 onward specification

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additive
a natural or synthetic substance which is added to food for a specific purpose
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aeration
when air is trapped in a mixture
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aesthetic
attractive
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ambient temperature
normal room temperature (20-25°C)
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anaerobic
not needing oxygen
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analysis of brief/task
breaking down the design brief/task to identify key points
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antioxidant
a substance that stops fat in food going rancid
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bacteria
single celled organism present in air , soil , animals and the human body
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balanced diet
a diet which provides adequate amounts of nutrients and energy
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bland
lack of flavor/taste
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blast chilling
quick freezing- small ice crystals form and there is less damage to the food
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calcium
a mineral element which is essential to strong bones and teeth
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caramelisation
a unit of energy which is used to give the energy yield of foods and the energy expenditure of the body
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carbohydrate
the major source of energy for the body
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CAM
computer aided manufacture; the use of a computer to control all the processes involved in the manufacture of a product
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when air is trapped in a mixture

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aeration

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attractive

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Card 4

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normal room temperature (20-25°C)

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Card 5

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not needing oxygen

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