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ENGLISH FOR FOOD SCIENCE
6 JULY 2011
Look at the following case study.
Ex. 1 Insert one of the following headings into each space (1 – 4) .
 The Challenge
 The Client
 Discussion
 The Results
 The Solution
Ex. 2 Circle the correct alternative for each of the groups of words in italics.
Certified Organic Bakery Sprouts Savings
1 _____
For over 20 years, Alvarado Street Bakery has been a global supplier of certified organic whole
grain breads and bagels made with sprouted wheat (grano germogliato). Alvarado Street Bakery,
through its worker-owned cooperative structure, uses whole grain and organic ingredients wherever
possible to support sustainable agricultural practices and (1. health / healthy) living. The company
has received multiple awards for its valuable contributions to both the economy and the
environment.
2 _____
Fifteen years ago, nutritional data bases did not include information for sprouted wheat. To ensure
compliant food labels, Alvarado Street Bakery performed lab analysis for each new variety of
bread. The process was both time-consuming and costly as the company mailed loaves of bread
back and forth to an out of town ( 2. station / laboratory) for analysis. In addition, the unique
"flour-less" organic ingredients require extra attention to detail to steer through regulatory
requirements.
3 _____
Food Consulting Company offered a more cost-effective and resource-friendly approach to develop
nutrition data and Nutrition Facts Panels for sprouted wheat ( 3. products / produce). They helped
create a standardized nutrient profile for this novel ingredient so that future lab analysis for each
new finished product would not be required. In addition to significant cost savings and faster turnaround time, Food Consulting Company gives the bakery more confidence in its nutritional
information.
Over the past 15 years, Food Consulting Company has continued to help Alvarado Street Bakery
with all of the company’s (4. labelled / labeling) projects and regulatory needs including nutritional
facts panels, unique customer requests, and guidance to target desired nutritional claims with
specific formulations.
4 _____
Working with Food Consulting Company has saved Alvarado Street Bakery both time and money.
Food Consulting Company makes the process easy – from labeling on product packaging to
ingredient specification sheets to staying (5. sell-by date / up-to-date) on label regulations. The
bakery rests assured that their product documentation is accurate and packaging is FDA compliant.
Food Consulting Company has also helped Alvarado Street Bakery be more responsive to its
customers. When asked for an extended nutrient profile for an urgent customer (6. deadline / sell-by
date), Food Consulting Company can turn on a dime (act rapidly) to address issues and
opportunities. In addition, the bakery appreciates the 24/7 access to all of its completed work files
on a secure web portal. This allows for quick access to react to customers requests – even if away
from office computers. The perspective from those who work with Food Consulting Company
daily: They make Alvarado Street Bakery "look good."
Alvarado Street Bakery stays informed on food labeling regulations through Food Consulting
Company’s e-newsletter, Food Label News, and their insightful project comments. The bakery turns
to Food Consulting Company to help make the right (7. chooses / choices) for regulatory
compliance.
"No matter how many different sizes and slices, Food Consulting Company takes the stress out of
getting nutritional fact panels."
Michelle Zimmerman, Alvarado Street Bakery
Ex. 3 Complete this press release with suitable words.
ASN OFFERS ADVICE FOR EATING WELL DURING A RECESSION
March 31, 2009—As we reach the end of National Nutrition Month, the American Society for
Nutrition (ASN) would like to offer tips for cutting back on food costs and continuing to eat nutritiously
in 2009. It can be quite affordable to eat well with fewer resources, but it means(1) ……………………..
ASN President James Hill, PhD, stated that, “Taking a few small steps toward changing your food
purchasing habits can produce positive results over time. As the economy struggles and Americans seek
ways to reduce daily costs, it is important to remember that nutrition does not have to be sacrificed.”
Hill offers consumers several ways to spend less money on meals and (2) ……….:
 • Fruits and vegetables are two of the most economic and nutrient-rich offerings at the grocery
store. Try to purchase what is in season. In the spring, that would include (3) …………………..
 • Try to reduce the number of meals you eat (4) …………………...
 • Bring your lunch to the office instead of buying it every day.
 • Make a shopping list for the grocery store to reduce impulse buys.
 • If you need ideas for meals, (5) …………………..
Ex. 4 Complete this text with suitable words
Superfoods
The term superfood was initially given by nutritional specialists (mainly in the media and food sales
industry) to describe those foods that are deemed (considered) to be very good for our health. This
is because these foods (6) ……………... This is in part due to the type of diet we are eating in the
modern western world as we have less time and finance to buy and prepare wholesome foods so we
seem to stick to frozen meals and processed foods that are not particularly beneficial to health.
Many nutritional experts now think that the term superfood is slightly misleading and a ploy of the
producers and retailers as a way of fooling the public into thinking their health is protected by food
alone. Whilst food does play a huge role in our health there are also other contributory factors such
as (7) ………….. In fact many experts believe the term superfood should not exist as the foods
classified into this group are products that we should have been eating regardless of marketing and
that the public need re-educating on threw whole subject of food and nutrition.
What Sort Of Vitamins And Minerals Are Found In Superfoods?
The answer to this question really depends (8) ……………………. In general, as long as the
produce is fresh and not processed, it is likely that is will contain some vitamins and minerals. Most
of the products in the fruit and vegetables group contain high levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants so these are superfoods. The general rule is, the more organically grown the better it is for
you. Also, the darker the colour for example, dark green or deep red, these contain more substances
that are good for our health.
ASN OFFERS ADVICE FOR EATING WELL DURING A RECESSION
March 31, 2009—As we reach the end of National Nutrition Month, the American Society for
Nutrition (ASN) would like to offer tips for cutting back on food costs and continuing to eat nutritiously
in 2009. It can be quite affordable to eat well with fewer resources, but it means choosing foods more
wisely, spending a bit more time in the kitchen, and staying away from high-fat, high-calorie
convenience foods. ASN President James Hill, PhD, stated that, “Taking a few small steps toward
changing your food purchasing habits can produce positive results over time. As the economy struggles
and Americans seek ways to reduce daily costs, it is important to remember that nutrition does not have
to be sacrificed.” Hill offers consumers several ways to spend less money on meals and maintain a
healthy diet:
• Fruits and vegetables are two of the most economic and nutrient-rich offerings at the grocery store.
Try to purchase what is in season. In the spring, that would include asparagus, artichokes,
greens, radishes, cherries, and leeks.
• Try to reduce the number of meals you eat at restaurants. Even one more meal prepared at home
can save money.
• Bring your lunch to the office instead of buying it every day.
• Make a shopping list for the grocery store to reduce impulse buys.
• If you need ideas for meals, the Internet has a wealth of recipes.
The term superfood was initially given by nutritional specialists (mainly in the media and food sales
industry) to describe those foods that are deemed to be very good for our health. This is because
these food items are packed with essential vitamins and minerals and complex compounds that are
not often seen in many of the foods we eat on a regular basis. This is in part due to the type of diet
we are eating in the modern western world as we have less time and finance to buy and prepare
wholesome foods so we seem to stick to frozen meals and processed foods that are not particularly
beneficial to health.
Many nutritional experts now deem the term superfood to be slightly misleading and a ploy of the
producers and retailers as a way of fooling the public into thinking their health is protected by food
alone. Whilst food does play a huge role in our health there are also other contributory factors such
as lifestyle, genetics, pollution and employment that may risk our health. In fact many experts
believe the term superfood should not exist as the foods classified into this group are products that
we should have been eating regardless of marketing and that the public need re-educating on threw
whole subject of food and nutrition.
What Sort Of Vitamins And Minerals Are Found In Superfood?
The answer to this question really depends on what sort of superfood you are referring to. This
group of foods is not small so the amount of different minerals and vitamins available to you is
quite extensive. In general, as long as the produce is fresh and not processed, it is likely that is will
contain some vitamins and minerals. Most of the products in the fruit and vegetables group contain
high levels of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants so these are superfoods. The general rule is, the
more organically grown the better it is for you. Also, the darker the colour for example, dark green
or deep red, these contain more substances that are good for our health.