FOOD COLOURING AND FLAVOURING

FOOD AND NUTRITION SSS2 FIRST TERM

WEEK 9

FOOD COLOURING AND FLAVOURING

CONTENT

Definition

Flavourings are substances added to food to improve their flavours aroma, texture and in some cases taste.

Colourings are substances added to food to improve its colour and make it more attractive. We must note that there is a wide variety of natural colours in different foods.  And a meal should contain as many variations as possible to make it attractive and interesting.  The desire to eat is greatly influenced by colour and if a food is coloured in an unusual way (e.g. if the mashed potato is coloured blue).  It will affect the enjoyment of it even if the taste is the same.

EVALUATION

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