food processing

noun

UK /fuːd ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/

US /fuːd ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/

Food processing is when people change food in a factory to make it last longer or taste better.

Food processing turns fresh milk into cheese and yogurt.

SYNONYMS

food manufacturing food preparation food production food treatment

RELATED WORDS

factory packaging preservative canning freezing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The business or industry of preparing and packaging food.

She works in food processing and helps make cereal boxes.

3. Any method used to clean, cook, or store food safely.

Washing and freezing vegetables are simple kinds of food processing.

4. Changing raw ingredients into ready-to-eat products.

Food processing turns wheat into flour for bread.