Learn the various techniques used to improve food preservation and processing in this free online food science course. With the world's population growing exponentially, it is important to create solutions that help us to optimise food production and preservation technology. This course teaches you how innovation is applied in this field. We examine technologies and procedures that aid in preserving and extending food shelf life. We study the history and evolution of food science and explore current and emerging trends in this fascinating and important field.
| Course Category | Food Safety, Health & Safety |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Define ‘food technology’ and outline its applications in the food industry • List the four major chemical components of food and explain their significance • Evaluate the impact of food chemistry on food quality and consumer appeal • Analyse the role of enzymes in food processing • Summarise the role of microorganisms in food processing and preservation • Define ‘biotechnology’ and discuss its importance and benefits in the food industry • Identify current and emerging trends in food technology |
| Course Code | 6104 |
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