Food
This mean any substance or product,
processed, partially processed or unprocessed, intended for human consumption or which
can be expected to be consumed by humans.
2) The term food also include drink,, chewing gum, food additives and any
other substance that is intentionally incorporated into food during its production, preparation
or treatment.
3) The term food also include water, namely:
- water used for public supply of the population as potable water,
- water used and/or incorporated into food during its production, preparation or treatment,
- water packed in original packaging as table water, mineral water and source water.
4) The term food not include:
- feed,
- live animals, except if they are prepared for placement on the market as food,
- plants before harvesting, picking, or collecting of fruits,
- medicines and medicinal products defined by a specific regulation,
- cosmetics defined by a specific regulation,
- tobacco and tobacco products defined by a specific regulation,
- narcotics or psychotropical substances within the meaning of the United Nations Single
Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, and the United Nations Convention on Psychotropic
Substances, 1971,
- residues and contaminants, as well as natural ingredients of plant and animal origin that
are harmful to human health.
Substitutions and Equivalents in Food Ingredients
In a recipe, each ingredient has a specific function or functions. Ingredients may be substituted, but substitution may result in changes in the flavor, texture, and/or other characteristics of the finished product.
Equivalents are ingredients which are very similar or identical. No changes in product characteristics are expected when equivalents are interchanged.
If you run out of certain ingredients or want to change a recipe slightly, you may find the following guide helpful in choosing an appropriate substitution or equivalent.
Reference
Handbook of Food Preparation published by The American Home Economics Association, 7th edition, 1975
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