Foodology

This module aims to familiarise students with the science and technology basis needed for the conversion of raw materials into food ingredients and the application of food ingredients in manufactured food products. The first part of the module establishes the history and scientific principles of food technology and preservation. The module will give a general overview of the principles of the science of food, the factors which influence the quality of food products and explores some current technologies employed in food processing and manufacture. Students will study a range of systems using suitable examples drawn from the production of meat, cereals, fruit and vegetables, seafood, dairy produce or other products and will adopt a ?farm to fork? approach. Students will be required to complete an accredited training course appropriate for food handlers. Students will appreciate the legal controls applied to food.