There are currently 4 names in this directory beginning with the letter G.
Gene technology
Definition: Means recombinant DNA techniques that alter the heritable genetic material of living cells or organisms. As per: FSANZ
Gluten
Definition: Means the main protein in wheat, rye, oats, barley, triticale and spelt relevant to the medical conditions coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. As per: FSANZ
Glycemic index (GI)
Definition: Means a measure of the blood glucose raising ability of the digestible carbohydrates in a given food as determined by a recognised scientific method. As per: FSANZ
Good manufacturing practice (GMP
Definition: With respect to the addition of substances used as food additives and substances used as processing aids to food, means the practice of: (a) limiting the amount of substance that is added to food to the lowest possible level necessary to accomplish its desired effect; and (b) To the extent reasonably possible, reducing the amount of the substance or its derivatives that:
(i) remains as a *component of the food as a result of its use in the manufacture, processing or packaging; and
(ii) Is not intended to accomplish any physical or other technical effect in the food itself; (c) Preparing and handling the substance in the same way as a food ingredient. As per: FSANZ