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Food Safety And Quality

Question
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Culture, media, food practices and food availability have a strong influence on the meal planning of a family. Support this statement with the help of one example each.

Solution

(i) Culture - Traditions and festival e.g Gujiya is made on Holi, during Navratras Kuttu ka atta is used.

(ii) Media hype created by media/ advertisement youngsters want to order that which is the latest trends.

(iii) Food Practices - Traditional foods practice of adding jaggery in all food in Gujarat.

(iv) Food availability depends on region. For example, coconut used in all meals in coastal areas.

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