Fast Food Nation Glossary

Fast Food Nation Glossary

Ravenously

In a way characteristic of a very hungry person

Endurance

The ability to withstanding something

Hypnotised

Mesmerized or temporarily under somebody else’s command

Exertion

Physical and mental effort

Exasperation

Intense irritation or frustration

Gratification

Satisfaction or pleasure

Deadly

Dangerous enough to be able to cause death

Nausea

The sensation of being about to vomit

Mouthfeel

The physical sensation caused by food while it is in the mouth

Flavorist

A scientist who studies the sense of taste and how different chemicals and combinations of chemicals affect flavor

Shelf-stability

A food item's ability to retain its taste, texture, color, and nutritional value while in storage without refrigeration

Marketing

The act of presenting or selling a product to somebody

Fructose

A type of sugar typically found in fruit

Allergy

A reaction of the immune system to a food or other normal part of the environment. Characterized by the production of histamine.

Franchise

A business that is a standardized copy of a restaurant or other business system. An entrepreneur pays for a franchise to have access to the franchisor's logo, trademarks, advertising, product line, and method of running a business. This ensures the consistency of product bought from different restaurants in a franchise.

Collaborate

To work together and exchange ideas and information

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