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How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies 

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How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies
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Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

11,044

Mode of learning

Online

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How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies
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Highlights

  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Weekly study 3 hours
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How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies
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  • Food processing isn't a new concept, however, many people might not understand how and why it happens. On this course, you will improve your knowledge of food processing technologies and build confidence in the processed foods on the market.
  • You will cover the history of food processing, from its origins to current modern industrial processes. You will explore the advantages and disadvantages of food processing technologies and understand their impact on health, safety, quality, and sustainability. Upon competing this course, you will feel empowered to make more informed decisions about the food you eat.
  • (Please note that the term 'food processing' is also often used to describe the formulation of food products and the addition of extra ingredients such as preservatives, stabilizers, fortifiers and flavourings. This course focuses on the technologies rather than the formulation.)
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How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies
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Curriculum

Why do we process food?

Welcome

What is food processing?

Why do we process food?

Reflections

How do we process food?

Welcome to Week 2

Homogenisation, Pasteurisation, Canning

Drying and smoking

Reflections

How is the food industry innovating?

Welcome to Week 3

Innovative techniques

Packaging

Reflections

How does the EU ensure our food is safe, nutritious and sustainable?

Welcome to Week 4

How and why regulations are made

What do UK consumers think about food processing?

Do we need food processing?

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