Food processing

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Part B)
Prepare a report on the following aspects of the food processing-
-Raw materials -quality, specifications
-characteristics and types of equipment used
-Production systems used in processing e.g. small scale or large, manual, automation, computerisation
-Food safety
-Work safety
Raw materials –quality, specifications
Milk: Whole milk produces a better quality of milk due to its thickness, and therefore it is normally used. Goat, cow or sheep milk is usually used; each gives the cheese a unique flavour and texture. Approximately 16 cups of milk are needed to make 2.5kg of cheese.
Starter culture: About 6 tablespoons should be used to make 2.5kg of cheese. The starter culture is a bacterium and is essential as it starts the acidification process of the milk; the starter culture also gives the end product a “cheese” flavour.
Rennet: This thickens the milk and can be derived from vegetables or animals. Very little is needed: approximately ¼ of a tablespoon to make 2.5kg of cheese.
Salt: The salt gives the cheese flavour. The salt used must not have iodine in it, or it will react with the bacterium in the starter culture. About 1 tablespoon is used to make 2.5kg of cheese.
Citric Acid: Citric acid is used to increase the cheese’s acidity level and to separate the solids (curds) from the liquid (whey). Citric acid is used in a powdered form.
Lipase powder: Used to flavour certain cheeses such as parmesan and mozzarella.
Calcium Chloride: Used to thicken the milk
Water: Used to liquefy the cheese
Packaging foils, cans etc.: Used to help keep the cheese fresh

Characteristics and types of equipment
Cheese vat: Used in large scale production, it is used to cook the milk in. A pot is used for a domestic scale.
Thermometer: Used...

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Moving around materials and product: Vehicles are used to transport raw materials and final product around the factory, a licenced operator must be the only one to do this to avoid collisions with employees, pedestrians etc. The vehicle must also have a siren and hazard lights so that people around are aware of its movement.
Signs: Warning signs must be placed within the factory to warn employees and visitors of hazards and things they need to be aware of, these signs are implemented in order to minimise injuries and accidents within the factory.
Personal protective equipment: Every employee and visitor must wear the appropriate Personal Protective equipment when in the premises to minimise injury as well as food contamination, Personal protective equipment includes:
• High visibility vests
• Hard hats
• Goggles
• Gloves
• Non slip work boots
• Overalls

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