Diaprofcamp Dictionary

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• Consumer products are goods or services that are purchased and used by individuals for personal consumption.
• Canning is the process of storing processed food in air-tight containers eg. tomatoes
• Preservatives are the substances added to food to slow down or to prevent the growth of micro-organisms so that food can be kept for longer periods of time.
• Shelf life refers to the length of time a product can be stored under specified conditions while remaining suitable for use, consumption, or sale.
  
  The period during which a product maintains its quality, safety, and effectiveness. Importance:
  • Ensures product safety
  • Maintains quality
  • Helps with inventory management
  • Guides consumers on product usage
  It can be indicated by Labeling a product with:
  • "Best before" dates
  • "Use by" dates
  • Expiration dates
  Factors affecting shelf life:
  • Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light)
  • Packaging
  • Ingredients or components
  • Manufacturing processes
• Forensic science is the application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes and gather evidence for use in legal proceedings.
  
  It involves analyzing physical evidence, such as DNA, fingerprints, and trace materials, to help solve criminal cases and support the justice system.
• Adsorb to bond/stick to the surface of a substance. Occurs on the surface only. No volume change on the adsorbent material.
• Absorb means to move right/enter into the substance-rather like sponge absorbs water. Occurs throughout the entire volume. The absorbent material may swell or increase in volume.
• NECTA (abbr) The National Examinations Council of Tanzania.