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Vocabulary Term Details

Food technology

Definition (http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=3391&langcode=en&ns=1)

The application of science and engineering to the refining, manufacturing, and handling of foods; many food technologists are food scientists rather than engineers. (Gemet)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Technology
Food preservation
Food processing
Food industry
Processing

This term is used for the following terms: 
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Approved Date
30-Jan-2014

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