• TFPJ2001
  • Food Science & Mgmt Project

  • Credits (ECTS): 10
  • Food Science and Environmental Health
  • Available on Programme(s): DT424

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Overview

Module Description

This is a Stage 2 module on the programme Higher certificate in Food Science and Management where students will carry out an applied research project focused primarily on food product development. The module requires students, whom will be working in teams, to apply their food science, business, communications and culinary skills acquired throughout the programme to develop economically viable food products characterised as being safe, nutritious and convenient.

Indicative Syllabus

Indicative syllabus covered in the module and / or in its discrete elements
Phases in new food product development , product management and planning
Consumer research
Generation of new products ideas, products concepts, product design
Prototype development
Sensory evaluation of products developed
Consumer testing
Shelf-life studies
Packaging methodologies
Nutritional analysis of the products developed
Report writing and presentation.

Total Contact Teaching Hours:24

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