INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Food Scientist
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Food Technologist
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Product development
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Food Service
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Detailed explanation-1: -Food scientists study new ingredients with better nutrition and health benefits, develop new products or technologies to improve the shelf life of the product. A food technologist is not only involved in the food processing, but also in designing of the food plant and various equipment used in processing.
Detailed explanation-2: -It’s a fast-growing field, as many individuals demand more healthy, convenient, and sophisticated consumer products. These food products may pose problems that only food scientists can solve. For example, a company that produces an easy-to-cook meal may need a food scientist to help them improve its shelf life.
Detailed explanation-3: -Food scientist/technologist. Nutritional therapist. Quality assurance manager. Chef. Marketing manager. Procurement/purchasing manager. Toxicologist.