
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques used in the analysis of food and beverage products. Students will learn about various analytical methods to assess the composition, quality, and safety of food. The course covers topics such as:
- Introduction to Food Chemistry: Understanding the molecular structure of food components and their interactions.
- Sampling Techniques: Best practices for obtaining representative samples for analysis.
- Chemical Analysis: Techniques including chromatography, spectroscopy, and titration.
- Microbiological Analysis: Methods for detecting and quantifying microorganisms in food products.
- Nutritional Analysis: Evaluating the nutritional content of food items through various analysis methods.
- Quality Control: Ensuring food safety and quality through statistical and sensory evaluation methods.
- Regulatory Standards: Overview of food safety regulations and compliance testing.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Perform a range of analytical tests on various food matrices.
- Interpret analytical data to assess food quality.
- Understand the impact of food processing on nutritional and sensory properties.
- Apply knowledge of regulations to ensure compliance in food testing.
- Teacher: Caren Cherono
