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not been touched by technology, but the truth is different. Food technology may have been involved in many stages, from how the fruit was grown, harvested, transported, and packaged to the possibility that it was treated with radiation to increase the length of time it remains good to eat. Food Technology Applications Cheese is sometimes used as an example of the many different ways food technology works. In fact, cheese is an example of an invented food product. It is not found naturally in the world but is the result of a series of human-made processes. Food

Today, pre-prepared meals offer a wide range of menus, including many foreign or exotic foods, which can be ready in a matter of minutes.

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Introduction to Food Technology