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Process engineering and packaging techniquesLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: EL00FB54

Credits

5 op

Objective

You are familiar with key food processes such as heating, cooling, chopping, and cooking, which can be used to handle, process, and prepare food products.
You can describe the key phenomena, basic concepts, and methods of different processes and apply them to solve common problems.
You are familiar with various packaging methods and understand the basic concepts, materials, equipment, and methods related to food packaging, and can apply them to solve different types of problems.

Content

What effects do different processes have on the structure, composition, and shelf life of food products?
How to choose a process to achieve the desired outcome?
What processes are used in processing different raw materials and food products?
What packaging techniques and packaging machines are there?

During this course, the students become familiar with key food processes in theory and through practical exercises.
The students learn about different packaging machines and their suitability for various food products.