Convenience Food
The Need of Convenience Foods in Present Scenario.
Abstract:
Rapid urbanization and changes in social and cultural practices have modified the food habits of the community. Industrial development in Indian cities has compelled labour from villages to migrate to cities in search of employment. It is estimated that within the next ten years, half of world’s population will be living and working in urban areas. Increase in buying power and long hours spent away from home commuting to work places, make convenience foods a necessity in every home.
Convenience Food:
Convenience food is commercially prepared food designed for ease of consumption. Products designated as convenience foods are often prepared food stuffs that can be sold as hot, ready-to-eat dishes, as room-temperature, shelf-stable products or as refrigerated or frozen products that require minimal preparation (typically just heating). These products are often sold in portion controlled, single serve packaging designed for portability for "on-the-go" eating. Convenience food can include products such as candy beverages, soft drinks , juices, milk, fast food, nuts, fruits and vegetables in fresh or preserved states, processed meats and cheeses, and canned products such as soups and pasta dishes are also included.
Need:
Most food consumed in developed countries is in the form of convenience foods. Convenience foods are foods that require little labour and time to prepare. A packet green pea is a convenience food since it requires no shelling. A packet of whole wheat flour is also convenience food as it has been already been milled. A packet instant idli mix is mare of convenience food, and ‘ready to eat’ or ‘heat and eat’ foods like chicken keema matar or canned palak paneer are mast convenient since they need to further cooking.
Many different types of convenience foods are available in market today. The speed and efficiency of cooking and service increases dramatically with the use of convenience
Abstract:
Rapid urbanization and changes in social and cultural practices have modified the food habits of the community. Industrial development in Indian cities has compelled labour from villages to migrate to cities in search of employment. It is estimated that within the next ten years, half of world’s population will be living and working in urban areas. Increase in buying power and long hours spent away from home commuting to work places, make convenience foods a necessity in every home.
Convenience Food:
Convenience food is commercially prepared food designed for ease of consumption. Products designated as convenience foods are often prepared food stuffs that can be sold as hot, ready-to-eat dishes, as room-temperature, shelf-stable products or as refrigerated or frozen products that require minimal preparation (typically just heating). These products are often sold in portion controlled, single serve packaging designed for portability for "on-the-go" eating. Convenience food can include products such as candy beverages, soft drinks , juices, milk, fast food, nuts, fruits and vegetables in fresh or preserved states, processed meats and cheeses, and canned products such as soups and pasta dishes are also included.
Need:
Most food consumed in developed countries is in the form of convenience foods. Convenience foods are foods that require little labour and time to prepare. A packet green pea is a convenience food since it requires no shelling. A packet of whole wheat flour is also convenience food as it has been already been milled. A packet instant idli mix is mare of convenience food, and ‘ready to eat’ or ‘heat and eat’ foods like chicken keema matar or canned palak paneer are mast convenient since they need to further cooking.
Many different types of convenience foods are available in market today. The speed and efficiency of cooking and service increases dramatically with the use of convenience