Food for Today ©2010Chapter 4: Food Science & TechnologyChapter SummaryScience and technology influence every aspect of food, from farming to cooking. Scientists develop new products and help keep the food supply safe. Food technology consists of the helpful tools and techniques that result from scientists' discoveries. Technology is not new. It has shaped the way we farm, cook, produce, process, and distribute food throughout history. Technology has also shaped the way we package and transport food, and has led to controversial developments like genetic engineering. Science and technology have worked in tandem to improve the health of our foods as well as the way we prepare them. Because of science and technology, the world of food is constantly evolving. |  |
