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Food science

Course Description: The course provides a scientific understanding of food science, covering the composition, processing techniques, and functional properties of major food groups—including cereals, legumes, oilseeds, dairy, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, fats, and oils—along with the utilization of their by-products.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :

To provide students with a scientific basis in the composition, processing, and properties of various food groups.

Course outputs :

1. Describe how processing affects the nutritional properties of food.
2. Explain the different storage methods and the mechanisms they are based on.
3. Applying knowledge of food composition and processing to improve the nutritional quality of food.
4. Application of decision-making in selecting processing techniques that result in minimal nutrient loss.

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  • Last updated: 2026-06-30

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