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  • Year 5

Evaluating food products

In this lesson, we will learn how we can effectively evaluate the quality of the food on our plate. We will carry out a sensory evaluation of a food product to ensure we can evaluate the quality of it. We will also explore food packaging, the nutritional information on it and what that means. We will look at creating our own food label for our soup.

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Evaluating food products

In this lesson, we will learn how we can effectively evaluate the quality of the food on our plate. We will carry out a sensory evaluation of a food product to ensure we can evaluate the quality of it. We will also explore food packaging, the nutritional information on it and what that means. We will look at creating our own food label for our soup.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. that different food and drink contain different substances - nutrients, water and fibre - that are needed for health
  2. critically evaluate the quality of the design, manufacture and fitness for purpose of their products as they design and make
  3. identify the strengths and areas for development in their ideas and products
  4. consider the views of others, including intended users, to improve their work

Equipment

Weighing scales, measuring jugs, bowls, spoons - various sizes, baking trays

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Why do we evaluate food?

Simply for fun
To see what it tastes like
Correct answer: We evaluate food to make a judgement to see if we can improve the food product.

Q2.
What ways can we evaluate a food?

Correct answer: All of the above
Look at it
Smell it
We can taste it

Q3.
When we assess an existing food product, what type of Design and technology activity is it?

Design and make activity
Focussed practical activity
Correct answer: Investigative and evaluative activity

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is meant by a sensory evaluation?

Making a common sense judgement of a product
The practise of gaining a greater understanding and making a clear judgement of a product through a broad mixture of methods.
Correct answer: The practise of gaining a greater understanding and making a clear judgement of a product through the use of our senses.

Q2.
What senses are best to evaluate a food item?

Hearing, touch and smell
Correct answer: Taste, smell and sight
Touching, hearing, smell and taste

Q3.
What key words would relate to evaluating the smell of a product?

Correct answer: Savoury, aromatic, sweet, spicy, earthy
Tangy, bitter, sweet, spicy, hot
Texture, colour, smooth, thick, appetising

Q4.
What is the main purpose of a food package

Correct answer: Inform
Promote
Protect

Q5.
What key information on a food package is expected by law and is deemed as most important to inform customer of?

A description of the food product to promote
Correct answer: A list of ingredients to include allergens
A picture of what is inside the package