Optimising Food Products
About This Course
This intensive three-day course is designed for professionals seeking to master the art and science of food product improvement. Participants will delve into the critical aspects of enhancing food items, from understanding fundamental principles of food science and culinary practices to the hands-on development and testing of innovative prototypes. The course uniquely combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, focusing on the essential skills for analyzing ingredient properties, assessing raw materials, and ultimately crafting improved food formulations and samples.
What You'll Learn
• LO1. Determine the chemical and nutritional properties of ingredients and food products
• LO2. Analyse food product specifications, chemical, and nutritional makeup to identify improvement areas
• LO3. Generate professional reports of findings
• LO4. Develop and test food product prototypes using established methods for creating product prototypes and samples to support their development and testing
• LO5. Evaluate and refine food product formulations using good manufacturing practices to effectively review revised product formulations for improved outcomes
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- 1 year of working experience in any sector; and
- Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) 4 or equivalent
*Learners without the right WPLN or equivalent qualifications can be accepted if they have at least 3 years of relevant working experience in cybersecurity, subject to the MR’s approval.