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Food Science and Safety

Food Science and Safety

An exploration of the chemistry behind cooking and spoilage, the technologies that preserve food, and the regulatory standards that protect what we eat.

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  1. Food Chemistry and Preservation History. Food chemistry explains browning reactions and underlies humanity's oldest preservation methods.
  2. The Great Preservation Technologies. Appert's canning, Pasteur's pasteurization, and refrigeration transformed food safety and shelf life.
  3. Additives, Emulsifiers, and Fermentation. Additives, emulsifiers, and controlled fermentation shape the safety, texture, and flavor of food.
  4. Packaging and Foodborne Illness. Packaging science and HACCP-based regulation work to prevent foodborne illness at every stage.
  5. Global Food Safety Standards and Contamination. International standards address contamination from mycotoxins, pesticides, metals, and more.
  6. GMOs, Fraud, and Traceability. GMOs, food fraud, and traceability systems test how safety science meets public trust.
  7. The Science of Taste and Texture. Sensory science explains how taste, smell, texture, and chemistry combine to create flavor.
  8. Spoilage, Novel Technology, and the Future of Food Safety. Spoilage science, novel technologies, and food safety culture shape the future of what we eat.

This is the starting point of Food Science and Safety: you don't need any prior knowledge of this subject to begin.

Key points

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1Food Chemistry and Preservation History
2Additives, Emulsifiers, and Fermentation
3Global Food Safety Standards and Contamination
4GMOs, Fraud, and Traceability
5Spoilage, Novel Technology, and the Future of Food Safety

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Final test

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Optional mini-games

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Review each key point with cards that flip to reveal the summary.

Memory

Match each concept with its definition in as few attempts as possible.

Time Attack

Answer true or false statements before time runs out.

Chronological Order

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Further reading

Bibliography and cited sources used to create this module.

  • McGee, H. (2004). On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. New York: Scribner.
  • Potter, N. N. and Hotchkiss, J. H. (1998). Food Science, 5th ed. New York: Springer.
  • Codex Alimentarius Commission. FAO/WHO. "About Codex Alimentarius." https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/en/
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "Food Safety." https://www.fda.gov/food
  • World Health Organization. "Food Safety." https://www.who.int/health-topics/food-safety