The basic principles and practices of the major techniques used in food processing and preservation are covered. Emphasis is placed on thermal processing, drying, evaporation, chilling, freezing, separation, packaging and sanitation. Also preservation by salting, smoking, microwave, radiation and chemical techniques is presented. Critical issues in food regulations are introduced [3 credits]
The basic principles and practices of the major techniques used in food processing and preservation are covered. Emphasis is placed on thermal processing, drying, evaporation, chilling, freezing, separation, packaging and sanitation. Also preservation by salting, smoking, microwave, radiation and chemical techniques is presented. Critical issues in food regulations are introduced [3 credits]
