Unit 6. Food Quality

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand the main factors that affect food quality
- Identify key terms related to food quality
- Use food-related phrasal verbs correctly

Theory

Food quality refers to the characteristics of food that are acceptable to consumers. It includes appearance, taste, smell, texture, nutritional value and safety.

High-quality food is free from harmful substances, has good nutritional content, and is produced under hygienic conditions. Food quality is influenced by many factors: the quality of raw materials, processing methods, storage conditions, packaging and transportation.

In the food industry, quality control is very important. Specialists check the product at every stage — from the farm to the consumer. Modern technologies help to maintain high quality and extend the shelf life of products.

Consumers today pay more attention to the quality of food. They look for natural, organic and safe products. Labels on packaging help them to understand the ingredients and nutritional value of the product.

Key Terms

food quality, appearance, taste, texture, nutritional value, safety, raw materials, quality control, shelf life, packaging, organic, hygienic conditions

Exercise

1. Answer the questions:
1. What does food quality include?
2. What factors influence food quality?
3. Why is quality control important in the food industry?
4. What do modern consumers look for in food products?

2. Complete the sentences with suitable words:
1. Food quality includes appearance, taste, smell, ________ and safety.
2. Quality control checks the product from the farm to the ________.
3. Modern technologies help to extend the ________ of products.

Mini Quiz

1. Food quality includes ________.
a) only taste
b) appearance, taste, texture, nutritional value and safety
c) only price

2. Quality control is important ________.
a) only at the end
b) at every stage of production
c) only for packaging

3. Consumers today prefer ________ products.
a) only cheap
b) natural, organic and safe
c) only processed