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Pathway B Food Technology: Assessment And Revision
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Intermediate
40 hours
9 topics
Learning Objectives
5 objectives- Understand the principles and criteria of assessment in food technology.
- Apply food safety, hygiene, and sustainability practices within assessment contexts.
- Analyze sensory and nutritional properties of food products using established techniques.
- Comprehend the stages of food product development and relevant packaging and labelling regulations.
- Identify emerging trends and ethical considerations influencing food technology assessments.
Content Outline
PreviewUnit 3606: Comprehensive Food Technology Assessment
1. Introduction to Food Technology Assessment
- Overview of assessment criteria in food technology
- Types of assessments (formative, summative, practical, theoretical)
- Importance and role of assessment in professional food technology practice
2. Food Safety and Hygiene in Assessment
- Key principles of food safety (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points - HACCP, contamination risks)
- Hygiene standards and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Application of food safety in assessment tasks and real-world scenarios
3. Sensory Evaluation Techniques
- Introduction to sensory evaluation and its significance
- Methods of sensory analysis:
- Taste tests (triangle tests, duo-trio tests)
- Aroma evaluation techniques
- Texture assessment methods
- Appearance and visual appraisal
- Designing and conducting sensory evaluation panels
4. Nutritional Analysis in Food Technology Assessment
- Fundamentals of nutritional content analysis
- Tools and techniques for nutritional analysis (software, lab methods)
- Importance of accurate nutritional information for consumers and assessment
5. Food Product Development Process
- Stages of product development:
- Ideation and concept generation
- Formulation and ingredient selection
- Prototype development
- Testing and evaluation
- Integration of assessment tasks in product development
6. Food Packaging and Labelling Regulations
- Overview of packaging materials and technology
- Regulatory standards and compliance (e.g., FDA, EU regulations)
- Essential labelling requirements (nutritional info, allergens, expiry dates)
- Impact of packaging and labelling on assessment tasks
7. Food Preservation Techniques
- Common preservation methods (thermal processing, refrigeration, freezing, drying, fermentation, chemical preservatives)
- Effects of preservation on food quality and safety
- Relevance to assessment and product shelf-life considerations
8. Food Sustainability and Ethics in Assessment
- Principles of sustainability in food production
- Ethical considerations (animal welfare, fair trade, environmental impact)
- Incorporation of sustainability and ethics into assessment design and evaluation
9. Emerging Trends in Food Technology
- Innovations in food technology (alternative proteins, lab-grown foods, smart packaging)
- Digital tools and technologies in assessment (data analytics, AI in sensory evaluation)
- Influence of trends on current assessment practices and future directions
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