Exploring Semantic Ambiguities in Biotechnology, Food Science, and Nutrition

Prodanovska-Poposka, Vesna (2025) Exploring Semantic Ambiguities in Biotechnology, Food Science, and Nutrition. IPS Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, 4 (4). pp. 614-617. ISSN 3115-5391

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Abstract

This paper examines semantic ambiguities in biotechnology, food science, and nutrition, analyzing their impact on scientific communication, regulatory coherence, and public understanding. Key terms including probiotics, enriched, bioavailability, and functional foods are explored through a qualitative thematic analysis of foundational texts such as Hill et al. (2014) on probiotics, the FDA Food Labeling Guide (2022) on enriched, Boon et al. (2019) on bioavailability, and the FAO (2018) report on functional foods- selected for their established authority and prevalent use in expert discourse and education. Additional examples demonstrate how multiple interpretations and misunderstandings manifest in scientific, regulatory, and consumer domains. The findings highlight the urgent need for systematic clarification, harmonization of terminology, and targeted educational strategies to foster transparency, improve policy enforcement, and enhance consumer literacy in evolving biotechnological and nutritional landscapes.

Keywords: Semantic ambiguity, regulatory terminology, food and nutrition vocabulary.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Humanities > Languages and literature
Divisions:	Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof. d-r Vesna Prodanovska
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2025 20:21
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2025 20:21
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/11156

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