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Food chemistryLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: EL00FB44

Credits

5 op

Objective

You know how to measure and describe the quality and properties of food using numerical values through food analytics.
You are able to select a method based on what needs to be studied in the food.
You can describe different foods based on their chemical properties.
You can evaluate the accuracy of results and the factors affecting them.

Content

What chemical structures and properties do food components have, and how do their relationships function in processing and storage?
How to differentiate various properties in food such as moisture, fat, proteins, and carbohydrates by food analytics?
How to choose an analytical method based on the property being studied?
How to work in a laboratory and write research reports?