ABSTRACT
The food industry, like any other industry, responds to the needs and desires of the consumer. People all over the world are now more conscious about foods, health, and nutrition. They are interested in eating healthy foods that are low in calories, cholesterol, fat, and sodium. Many people are interested in foods that are organically produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and other nonnatural chemicals. The ethnic and religious diversity in America and Europe has encouraged the food industry to prepare products which are suitable to different groups such as the Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Indian, Mexican, Seventh Day Adventist, vegetarian, Jewish, and Muslim.
