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Site: DAIRYCRAFT Portal
Course: DAIRYCRAFT Portal (DAIRYCRAFT)
Glossary: Site Wide Glossary
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Anion

A negatively charged ion

Anti-cake

A product that is added to cheese portions to help them to remain free-flow when they are packaged and chilled. A microbiological agent is sometimes added to the anti-cake agent to reduce any microbial activity in the product. This helps to achieve the required shelf life.

APA

Automated Plant Availability.

APC

Aerobic Plate Count.

Automated Process Control.

Aperture

The opening of the metal detector that the product goes through.

Appropriate

Okay.

Aromas

Smells.

Aseptic

Free from infection. For sampling, this means that the process of taking a sample doesn’t introduce any harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.

Aseptic sampling

A technique for taking samples that ensures the sample isn’t contaminated in any way.

Assembly point

Where you have to go to when there is an emergency at your workplace: for example, outside in the car park.