Question

________ is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into finished and semi-finished food products.

• A. Food Science
• B. Food Processing
• C. Food Technology
• D. Food Manufacturing

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question asks for the term that describes the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into finished and semi-finished food products. Based on the options provided: 

• Food Science: This is the study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food; it deals with the underlying principles of food.
• Food Processing: This involves the actual methods and techniques to convert raw ingredients into products that are ready for consumption, whether finished or semi-finished.
• Food Technology: Although similar to food processing, it often refers to the combination of food science and engineering to innovate in preservation, packaging, and use of food; however, it is not explicitly focused on the transformation process.
• Food Manufacturing: This generally refers to the large-scale production of food products, including the packaging and distribution. While it encompasses processing, it is more about production on an industrial scale.

Considering these definitions, the correct answer is Food Processing, as it specifically involves the techniques to transform raw ingredients into edible products.

Answer 2

Food Processing refers to the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into finished and semi-finished food products.

It includes various activities such as:

• Washing
• Chopping
• Pasteurizing
• Freezing
• Fermenting
• Packaging

Food processing is crucial for making food safe, edible, and convenient for consumption.