Food Science Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nisin |
A polypeptide (short protein) antibiotic and a naturally occurring food preservative to extend shelf-life |
| Non-reducing sugar |
A sugar which cannot act as a reducing agent, donate electrons to other molecules or participate in redox reactions e.g sucrose |
| NPD |
New Product Development is the process of bringing new food products into the market |
| Nutrient |
A nourishing substance required for maintaining growth and good health in living things |