Food technology is using food science for the creation, preservation, processing, packaging and distribution of food products. This course focuses on where food comes from and how industry has evolved to meet consumer demand. Food technology offers an opportunity to learn the origins of food materials and how these materials are processed into final products. The understanding of nutrition and the effects that processing has on nutrient content is examined. Alongside this, you will consider a wide range of nutritional needs, which may be related to dietary conditions, cultural reasons and personal choice. Practical opportunities will be many; you will develop existing skills and will use these skills to develop new and innovative food products, which meet existing and future consumer needs. If considering this course, you need to have a strong passion for food and for creating innovative, interesting new food products. The key elements of the course will cover: Materials and components: macro and micro nutrients; requirement for water; the relationship between diet and health; energy balance and food additives. Design and market influences: dietary planning; current health factors and concerns; health promotion; social factors; dietary needs of individuals; influences of culture; food choice; issues affecting the design of new products; product development; communication methods and use of ICT in the food industry. Processes and manufacture: food safety and hygiene; types of bacteria; food hygiene legislation; food labelling; preservation methods and extending shelf life; systems and controls for monitoring food safety. Much of the course is taught through the coursework components, giving opportunity for individual development of practical skills. Practical skills need to show high level technical ability to access higher marks.
Name: Food Science BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Qualification title: Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20160322 09:29:02 Updated 20160322 09:29:02
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