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Research reveals most preferred fast food dishes in Turkey

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What is the most popular fast food in Turkey? That was the subject of a recent research which concluded that hamburgers were the choice of most people in Turkey though age did make a difference in preference. As part of the research, carried out between June 28 and July 5 of this year, fast food eating habits in Turkey were examined. The study conducted by Areda Piar had 1,100 participants. The top three fast food dishes that were most preferred by Turkish people turned out to be hamburger, pizza and chicken döner, which is made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. According to the research, 75.2% of young people prefer hamburgers, while 32.0% like pide and 30.7% prefer wraps. Meanwhile, 52.1% of those above 55 prefer lahmacun, 27.3% like meat döner and 21.1% choose pizza. Fast preparation and fast presentation are some of the most important reasons behind why consumers prefer fast food products. According to the results of the research, the most preferred fast food products are: 1...

Chicken will continue to meet the needs of consumers in 2035

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In the decade ahead, fast prep time, easy-to-prepare, single-serve packaging and other time savers will be priorities for Gen Z and younger Millennials who buy fresh chicken, according to research presented today at the 2024 Chicken Marketing Summit. More than two-thirds (71%) of consumers surveyed said they now spend more than 30 minutes preparing a typical evening meal. Gen Z spends the most time preparing dinner, with almost a third spending an hour or more on a typical evening meal. 67% of Gen Z say that fast prep will be a priority in five years. “Beyond speed, Gen Z indicates a future need for advance meal prep, global flavors and minimal clean-up,” according to Joyce Neth, WATT Global Media. “Meal kits, packaging that offers no mess and labels with information on nutrition are especially appealing to Gen Z who in five years will likely be in a different stage of lifestyle, balancing work and families. The National Chicken Council (NCC) and WATT Global Media presented the results...

Nutritional aspects of food

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  Food scientists research and analyse the chemical, physical and nutritional aspects of food. Food technologists work on the processes of making, improving, preserving and storing food and drink products. These jobs overlap in many cases. The Work There are several areas of work Research and Development You could be: doing experiments on individual ingredients or finished products to test for safety, or physical and sensory properties (such as taste and smell) deciding on, and developing, suitable preserving processes (such as canning, drying or freezing) monitoring the movement of food from farm to processing plant to shop, applying a procedure called Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) to ensure food safety at all stages improving products, production methods and packaging creating recipes for new product ranges and designing new production processes finding out if a product appeals to the consumer by carrying out testing determining the nutritional values of food for...

Skills should a Food Scientist Have

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The majority of food technologists, food scientists, and soil and plant scientists earn a bachelor's degree. Some scientists will go on to earn a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Education & Training Agricultural Science degrees are offered by numerous land-grant colleges in every U.S. state. Numerous universities and colleges offer agricultural science degrees in agricultural science classes. Degrees in additional sciences including: chemistry, biology, a related engineering specialty or physics may qualify individuals for agricultural science careers. Undergraduate coursework for food scientists usually consists of botany, biology, plant conservation and chemistry. Individuals preparing to become food scientists take courses such as food analysis, food engineering, food analysis, food processing operations and food microbiology. Individuals preparing to be plant and soil scientists take classes in soil chemistry, plant physiology, plant pathology, biochemistry and ento...

KFC's lab-grown chicken efforts might lead QSRs

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When KFC Russia said last month that it hoped to launch and sell lab-produced chicken nuggets, advocates of Earth-friendly protein sources were ebullient for what it could mean for the environment. To create the nuggets, KFC Russia and 3D Bioprinting Solutions use 3D printing technology, a move that Yum Brands, KFC's parent company, said could it meet the demand for both sustainable products and alternatives to traditionally derived meats. KFC — which did not respond to QSRweb's requests for additional information — has been relatively tight-lipped about the initiative. That hasn't stopped scientists and members of the Good Food Institute — a non-profit Washington, D.C.-based alternate protein source advocacy group — from being overjoyed, however. International Food Scientist Awards Join us on this journey as we build a sustainable and connected future, together. The International Food Scientist Awards is your opportunity to be part of an unforgettable experience that will...

A Day in the Life

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Food scientists may specialist in three distinct areas: they may be responsible for testing food for dangerous bacteria, they may be responsible for creating new food recipes, or they may be responsible for improving food production by developing faster or safer methods of food processing or preservation. In all roles, food scientists use their knowledge and skills to ensure that food purchased in grocery stores throughout the U.S. is safe to consume, has an appealing taste, and matches published nutritional information. Some food scientists focus their tests on ensuring food is safe to eat. They test for the presence of bacteria that could cause foodborne illness if consumed. These tests could be conducted on meat products, fruits and vegetables, or packaged food items. These food scientists may also apply the techniques of nanotechnology to the testing process to develop faster and more accurate means of detecting dangerous bacteria in food items. They may also ensure that food match...