Food Science

Introduction. Food Science as a Discipline. Characteristics of the Food Industry. Constituents of Foods. Properties and Significance. Nutritive Aspects of Food Constituents. Unit Operations in Food Processing. Quality Factors in Foods. Food Deterioration and Its Control. Heat Preservation and Processing. Cold Preservation and Processing. Food Dehydration and Concentration. Irradiation Microwave, and Ohmic Processing of Foods. Fermentation and Other Uses of Microorganisms. Milk and Milk Products. Meat, Poultry, and Eggs. Seafoods. Fats, Oils and Related Products. Cereal, Grains Legumes, and Oil Seeds. Vegetables and Fruits. Beverages. Confectionery and Chocolate Products. Principles of Food Packaging. Food Safety, Risks and Hazards. Governmental Regulation of Food and Nutrition Labeling. Hunger, Technology, and World Food Needs.