Unit Outlines
Pathway B Food Technology: Tools And Techniques
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Intermediate
45 hours
10 topics
Learning Objectives
5 objectives- Understand the fundamental concepts and significance of food technology in the food industry.
- Apply principles of food safety, hygiene, and quality control to ensure consumer safety and product consistency.
- Analyze various food processing, preservation, and packaging techniques and their effects on food quality and shelf-life.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and utilize food analysis techniques to assess food products.
- Explore sustainable food technologies and develop knowledge for innovation in food product development.
Content Outline
PreviewUnit 3603: Food Technology
1. Introduction to Food Technology
- Definition and scope of food technology
- Importance in the food industry
- Role in food product development and innovation
2. Food Safety and Hygiene Practices
- Principles of food safety
- Hygiene standards and best practices
- Proper handling, storage, and preparation of food
- Contamination sources and prevention
- Regulatory frameworks and consumer protection
3. Food Processing Techniques
- Overview of food processing
- Canning: methods and effects
- Freezing: principles and applications
- Drying: techniques and impact on quality
- Fermentation: types and benefits
- Impact of processing on nutrition and sensory qualities
4. Food Packaging Technologies
- Types of packaging materials (plastic, glass, metal, biodegradable)
- Active and intelligent packaging
- Packaging design for food safety and shelf-life extension
- Environmental considerations in packaging
5. Sensory Evaluation of Food
- Introduction to sensory evaluation
- Organoleptic properties: taste, aroma, texture, appearance
- Sensory testing methods: descriptive, discriminative, affective
- Designing and conducting sensory panels
- Interpretation of sensory data
6. Food Quality Control
- Quality control principles in food industry
- Techniques and tools for quality assurance
- Monitoring and documentation
- Compliance with regulatory standards and certifications
7. Food Product Development
- Stages of food product development
- Market research and consumer needs analysis
- Ideation and concept development
- Formulation and prototype creation
- Testing, evaluation, and commercialization
8. Food Analysis Techniques
- Analytical methods for nutritional content
- Food composition analysis
- Detection of contaminants and adulterants
- Physical and chemical quality parameter evaluation
- Instrumentation and laboratory techniques
9. Food Preservation Methods
- Traditional preservation methods: drying, salting, smoking
- Pasteurization: principles and applications
- Irradiation: safety and benefits
- High-pressure processing
- Emerging preservation technologies (nanotechnology, etc.)
10. Sustainable Food Technologies
- Concepts of sustainability in food technology
- Sustainable production and processing methods
- Eco-friendly packaging solutions
- Resource efficiency and waste minimization
- Innovations promoting environmental stewardship
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