Food manufacture refers to the process of transforming raw ingredients into packaged food products that can be sold in supermarkets, restaurants, and other food outlets. Synonyms for food manufacture include food processing, food production, and food preparation. Food processing involves the addition of preservatives, flavorings, and other ingredients to a product. Food production is the overall process of creating edible products, from raw materials to finished goods. Food preparation is the cooking of food to make it ready for consumption. Other synonyms include food fabrication, food conversion, and food transformation. Ultimately, all these terms refer to the process of turning raw ingredients into tasty, marketable foods that people can enjoy.