2. Product Analysis Salmon Teriyaki Bento September 2002 © British Nutrition Foundation 2002

3. Product Analysis Product analysis is carried out to: investigate how a product is made; analyse the type and amount of ingredients used; gain ideas for new product development; compare differences between brands; check that a product meets its specification. © British Nutrition Foundation 2002

4. Appearance The bento consists of 3 separate components. 1.Main dish salmon, rice, spring onions 2. Seaweed salad seaweed, cucumber, ginger 3. Fresh fruit lychee, watermelon, orange © British Nutrition Foundation 2002

5. Sensory Testing © British Nutrition Foundation 2002 Sensory evaluation can be used to: evaluate a range of existing food products; analyse a test kitchen sample for improvements; gauge consumer response to a product; check that a final product meets its original design. A star profile can be used to assess the sensory characteristics of the bento box.

6. Nutritional Analysis © British Nutrition Foundation 2002 Bento box

7. © British Nutrition Foundation 2002 Nutritional Analysis

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9. Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI) The bento box provides 10.34mg of vitamin C, which is 25% of the RNI for vitamin C for adults aged 18 - 40 years. Vitamin C is involved in production of collagen and aids wound healing and iron absorption. © British Nutrition Foundation 2002 Vitamin C rich foods

10. Preparation and Manufacture © British Nutrition Foundation 2002 Preparing the salad and fruit Preparing the salmon

11. Preparation and Manufacture © British Nutrition Foundation 2002 Cooking the salmon on a grill Assembling the final Bento box

12. Shelf life 1 day, i.e.day of purchase rice and salmon is served hot, yet could be eaten cold (this element could be reheated) Target group professional adults © British Nutrition Foundation 2002 Cost and Weight cost is £5.45 per Bento box total weight is 500 grams

13. Packaging The meal is packaged in a black plastic tray with 3 separate compartments and a clear, plastic lid. The plastic container is recyclable and microwaveable. Also provided with the bento box is a pair of disposable wooden chopsticks in a paper sleeve. © British Nutrition Foundation 2002

14. British Nutrition Foundation For further information, access: www.nutrition.org.uk/productanalysis.htm © British Nutrition Foundation 2002