PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SCIENCE (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
HFN 223
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will enable students to:
Understand and know various aspects of  food product development including food science & technology, marketing and consumer research, finance and communication.
Understand various properties of food components 
 
9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to food science
Classification and composition
Physical, Chemical and Functional properties of carbohydrates 
Food polysaccharides (starch and non starch polysaccharides)
 
9.00
Unit II: 
Lipids
Classification and composition
Physio-chemical and Functional properties
Deteriorative changes(Rancidity- types and significance)
Antioxidants(Types and actions)
 
9.00
Unit III: 
Proteins
Classification and composition
Physio chemical and Functional properties
Protein concentrates ,isolates and hydrolysates
 
9.00
Unit IV: 
Physico chemical properties of foods
Sols, gels , foams and emulsions 
Naturally occurring toxicants in food
Neutraceuticals
Vegetarianism and other popular nutritional practices
Genetically modified foods
 
9.00
Unit V: 
Product development and evaluation
Selection of the product 
Different phases of product development
Sensory evaluation – Subjective and Objective 
Shelf life study –Chemical , Microbial and Sensory
Food laws and standards
 
Academic Year: