Module Overview

Culinary Nutrition Professional Practice

To investigate and assimilate the application of applied food science, flavour science, nutritional science, culinary techniques and trends; to the production of health and wellness menus.

Module Code

CUNU H6000

ECTS Credits

10

*Curricular information is subject to change

Flavour Development

Flavour profiles and Flavour Pairing, Asian and Indian Flavours, Seasonality

Investigation of Natural Foods- Health and Wellness Applications

Grains, Sea vegetables, Protein alternatives, Fruits , Vegetables, Seeds, Nuts, Fats, Superfoods, Beverages, Medicinal cookerynature’s edible pharmacy, Current and future food trend

Dietary Trends- Culinary Applications

‘Free from’ – salt, sugar, wheat, gluten , dairy; Special diets, Alkaline cooking, Cooking processes, Food portions, Mindful eating

Health and Wellness Menu Development

Baking and Pastry, Savoury desserts; Children’s Menus, Adult men

Experiential learning

Student-led  

Application of learning to tasks and challenges

End of module performance integrating all learning from Semester 1, 2 and 3.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100