Food Science, you can major in that? What the? Tell me more!
Food Science is the study of all the technical aspects of food. It focuses on harvesting through processing and consumption. It is classified as a life science and is usually separate from the field of nutrition.
Food Scientist:
- Make sure consumer food is safe
- Both from microbe and viruses that could make you sick
- As well as from contaminants and chemicals
- Design new products
- Research all things food
- Monitor quality assurance and quality control programs
- Create healthier food
- Draw from a number of disciplines including: chemistry, biology, microbiology, engineering
- Develop innovative and agronomical packaging
- Participate in the largest manufacturing industry in the United States
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If you want to learn about the food science profession check out Institute of Food Technology IFT website.
