Category: P
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Process calculation
Mathematical procedure to determine the adequate process time and temperature for therm- ally processed foods.
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Process authority
The person or organization that scientifically established thermal processes for low-acid canned foods or processing requirements for acidified foods.
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Probability distribution
A distribution of relative frequencies.
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Probability
The relative frequency of objects or things in a given class of a probability set. In epidemiology, an estimate of the frequency or likelihood of the occurrence of an event.
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Principal display panel
That part of a label on a food package that is most likely to be shown or examined under customary conditions of display for retail sales.
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Pretzel
A savory biscuit, baked hard in the shape of a loose knot, sprinkled with salt and sometimes covered with cumin seeds. The shape of the pretzel has been a greater source of speculation than the origin of its name. Some experts in pretzel lore have suggested its shape originated among a cult of sun worshippers…
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Precision
Refers to the standard deviation, coefficient of variability, or relative precision. The smaller the value the greater the precision. The closer the agreement between duplicates, the higher the precision. No random errors in the measurements; also referred to as reproducibility. The reproducibility of a measurement is high if there is good concordance between repeated measurements.…
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Preservation
Physical or chemical processes which prevent or delay decomposition of food. The keeping of a tissue sample or donor organ in good condition.
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Preference
Expression of a high degree of liking or the choice of one product over another. The act of liking one thing more than another for purely personal reasons.
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Prawn
Term used to describe a large shrimp. The prawn, a crustacean similar to a shrimp, is typically more sizable and possesses a refined taste profile in contrast to its American counterpart. Prawns are more abundant in Europe than in the United States. Similar to shrimps, prawns are initially pale in color when captured, but are…