The primary role of carbohydrates is to supply the body’s cells with glucose, which is the basic unit of carbohydrates and an important energy source. Nearly all of the energy required by the brain to function each day is supplied by glucose from the diet. Carbohydrates also maintain blood glucose levels and have a role in gastrointestinal health.

Nutrition is the effect that food components have on the functions of the body. Our daily food choices impact the wellbeing of our bodies.

In New Zealand bread is made in both large plant bakeries and on a smaller scale in hot bread shops and instore bakeries. The process is basically the same but the machines are smaller and some of the operations are performed by hand rather than by machines.