Food Processing Fact Sheets | Institute of Food Science and Technology

Food Processing Fact Sheets have been compiled to provide clear, concise and scientifically reliable information on key food science topics. They aim to provide the public or lay reader with a basic understanding of scientific principles. If you have any questions about the series or would like to discuss the content of any of the Food Science Fact Sheets, please contact us!

Food Preservation

IFST's Food Science Fact Sheet on Food Preservation answers the following questions:

Why are foods preserved?
What causes food to spoil?
What are the common methods?
Important considerations

Food Additives

IFST's Food Science Fact Sheet on Food Additives answers the following questions:

What are food additives?
Why are additives used?
What are E numbers?
What do food additives do?
How are food additives controlled?
How do I know if additives are in my food?

UK Allergen Labelling Amendment 2021

IFST's Food Science Fact Sheet on UK Allergen Labelling Amendment 2021 answers the following questions:

What is Natasha's Law?
Why is this change being made?
Where are the relevant regulations?
Where is the official guidance?

Food Processing

IFST's Food Science Fact Sheet on Food Processing answers the following questions:

What is food processing?
How processed is our food?
Examples of processed foods
What are the benefits?
What other considerations are there?
How to achieve a balanced diet