food science

IPA/ˈfuːd saɪəns/
IPA/ˈfuːd saɪəns/

food science — noun

1. the academic subject that studies what food contains, how it affects the human b

1.名詞B2
釋義

the academic subject that studies what food contains, how it affects the human body, and the best ways to process, store, and cook it safely

例句

Amara decided to study food science after working in her family's bakery.

Food science explains why bread rises and why milk turns sour.

compound noun as subject: 'food science explains...'

同義詞
  • food technology

    focuses more on industrial processing and manufacturing methods

  • food studies

    broader term that includes cultural and social aspects of food, not only the science

  • bromatology

    older, highly technical term rarely used outside academic contexts

常見錯誤

❌I read a food science label to check the calories.
✅I read a nutrition label to check the calories.
💡'food science' is the academic field that studies food; 'nutrition label' is the correct term for the panel showing fat, calories, and nutrients.