ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Food technology

Food technology is the way we use science to make food, so it's yummy, safe, and lasts a long time. It's like when you do a science experiment in school, but instead of making slime, we're trying to make food better.

Have you ever heard of stirring when you cook something? Food technology uses machines that can stir and mix things together really well. That way, our food is evenly mixed, and there are no lumps.

There's also something called irradiation, which is a process that kills any germs or bacteria in our food. It's like when your mom boils water to kill the germs, but instead of hot water, they use safe radiant energy.

Food technology also helps make sure that our food has healthy nutrients. You know how your mom tells you to eat your vegetables? Well, food technology can help us make sure that the vegetables have all the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need.

In conclusion, food technology is a way to make sure that our food is good for us and lasts longer. It uses science and machines to help make food yummy, healthy, and safe to eat.