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
Course information
- Duration
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4 weeks
- Weekly duration
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3 hours
- Location
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100% online
- Price
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This course is free for 4 weeks, from the moment you start.
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
Structure & Modules : What are you going to learn over 4 weeks?
Week 1: Why do we process food?
- What is food processing?
- Why do we process food?
Week 2: How do we process food?
- Homogenisation, Pasteurisation, Canning
- Drying and smoking
Week 3: How is the food industry innovating?
- Innovative techniques
- Packaging
Week 4: How does the EU ensure our food is safe, nutritious and sustainable?
- How and why regulations are made
- What do UK consumers think about food processing?
- Do we need food processing?
Partners : Where can you find this course?
Future Learn
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