1. ‘Pre-prepared ingredients made at another time and place’
Standard Components
‘Pre-prepared ingredients made at another time and place’

2. Advantages & Disadvantages of Standard Components
To save time
Time must be allowed for ordering and supply
Because they do not have the necessary specific machinery or skilled workers
Components are usually bought in bulk and have to be stored in the right conditions
So that the quality is guaranteed
Can be more expensive
So that a wider range of products can be produced, e.g. pastry cases could be used for a variety of sweet or savoury fillings
The manufacturer is relying on another company that could let them down
Because complex production lines take up a lot of space and are expensive to set up.

3. Standard Components used in desserts
Caramel
Meringue nests
Canned fruit
Jelly
Custard Powder
Pastry case
Sponge flan case
Angel Delight
Chocolate curls
Readymade shortcrust pastry

4. Standard Components used in savoury dishes:

5. (AQA - pg56-57. Revision Guide - Pg68)
Learning Objective:
To understand the advantages, disadvantages and possible uses
of standard components
To understand how additives are used in food production
Standard Components
(AQA - pg Revision Guide - Pg68)
Definition of standard components
Examples of standard components
Advantages and disadvantages
Possible uses (at home and in industry)
Additives
(AQA - pg76-77)
Types of additives
Uses
Examples of foods that include additives
Benefits and disadvantages of using additives