Course: Introduction to Food Science

This video series aims to inspire you to consider a career within the agri-food sector. The predicted labour shortage in our industry by 2030 coupled with the little careers information …

In this section you will find an answer to frequently asked questions related to the role of the consumer in making safe, healthy and sustainable food choices. 1. What are …

In this section you will find an answer to frequently asked questions on the topic of food quality, safety and authenticity. 1. What is food safety? Food safety is the …

In this section you will find an answer to frequently asked questions on the topic of ethical and sustainability considerations. 1. What is decent work? The International Labour Organization (ILO) …

In this section you will find an answer to frequently asked questions on the topic of Diet and Health. 1. What are macronutrients? Macronutrients are the nutrients we need in …

Food fraud can be broadly categorised as: adulteration, tampering, product overrun, theft, diversion, simulation and counterfeiting, for the purpose of financial gain by increasing the apparent value of the product …

Alternative proteins are proteins from sources other than meat, dairy, eggs and fish. Currently, the main resource for alternative proteins are plants such as legumes (e.g., soy, pea, beans), cereals …

Before we end the course, we would like to draw your attention to the DECIFood: Database for Educators: Choices for Incorporating Food, which directs you to learning resources and tools …

What is our microbiota? Microbiota is defined as the collection of microorganisms present in a defined environment. A huge number of microorganisms colonize our gastrointestinal tract. The microbiota in our …

Food allergic and intolerance adverse food reactions refer to any abnormal clinical response that occurs following the ingestion of a food or food component other than the nourishment the food …

As we’ve seen in the previous step, AFNs emerge from social, cultural and political movements explicitly opposing the contemporary dominant model, aiming to spatially reorganize the food systems to create …

Alternative food networks (AFNs) can be defined as rapidly mainstreaming spaces in the food economy, which are commonly characterized by attributes such as spatial proximity between farmers and consumers, fair …

Thank you for joining us on week 1 of our Introduction to Food Science course and for all your interesting discussions. Throughout the week we explored food macronutrients and micronutrients; …

Food deserts are defined as areas where people cannot access affordable and nutritious food. They are usually found in impoverished districts or neighborhoods where they lack stores, farmers markets, and …