What is Food?
•Food is material consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes and to furnish energy
•Food means a raw, cooked or processed edible substance, ice, beverage or ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in part for human consumption or chewing gum
Food contains
• colours: natural or synthetic colours
• flavours: natural or synthetic flavours
• pharmacologically active substances
• natural toxicants
• additives: preservatives
• various contaminants