The Science of Food
This nutrition course offers a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted aspects of the food we consume. It begins with an introduction to food chemistry, detailing the chemical changes that occur throughout the stages of production, storage, preparation, cooking, and consumption. The course highlights the importance of food analysis to ensure food safety and protect consumers from contamination.
The course further examines food safety processes, with a focus on microbiological aspects and the role of technology in ensuring only high-quality food reaches supermarket shelves. We explore the physical properties of food and their significance in production planning, engineering, and automation within the modern food industry. Special attention is given to today’s growing concerns regarding food additives and preservatives.
The course emphasizes the importance of food engineering and its contribution to ensuring the healthiest meals reach consumers. It explores the rapid development of food science as a discipline driven by social changes, which have shaped the food industry from basic products to highly refined, sophisticated, and convenient foods. Study the science behind food, and understand how it influences diet, nutrition, and food safety.
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