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Unit Summary

Pupils describe the origins of different foods, identifying how they have been produced, processed and sold. Food labels are used to investigate ingredient origins. Pupils cook two dishes, investigating ingredient source, as well as functional properties.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe the food origins of ingredients in dishes and meals.

Key Notes

• All food produced, processed and consumed around the world must be grown, reared or caught.
• Food is sourced, processed and sold in different ways, helping to ensure it is edible and safe to eat.
• Dishes and meals can be traced back to their food origins, including geographic location and season.
• Food labels must show where the food originates. Other labels may be added for additional assurances, e.g. Red Tractor.
• Ingredients in a recipe can be modified for origin, such as location, farming practice and ethics.

Vocabulary To Learn

• produced: the process of growing, rearing or catching food
• processed: foods that have been grown, reared or caught and transformed into food ingredients or dishes
• certification and assurance: ensure food is produced and processed to high standards for food safety and animal welfare

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Most of the food we eat is produced in the UK.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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