How Food is Made? Understanding Food Processing Technologies

Have you ever wondered how your food is processed before it reaches your plate? Find out with this online course

Duration: 4 weeks

Weekly duration: 3 hours

Location: 100% online

Price: This course is free for 4 weeks, from the moment you start.

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About : Learn more about processing technologies and the foods that are affected.

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.)

Advantages :

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:

Explore the principles of food processing and gain an understanding of both traditional and modern industrial techniques
Justify the importance of food processing to society in terms of health, safety, quality and sustainability
Engage with the debate on how beneficial certain processing techniques are to human health
Evaluate EU law and regulations
Reflect on the challenges of feeding growing populations safely and sustainably