This is a Stage 2 module on the programme Higher certificate in Food Science and Management where students will carry out an applied research project focused primarily on food product development. The module requires students, whom will be working in teams, to apply their food science, business, communications and culinary skills acquired throughout the programme to develop economically viable food products characterised as being safe, nutritious and convenient.
*Curricular information is subject to change
- Phases in new food product development, product management and planning
- Consumer research
- Generation of new products ideas, products concepts, product design
- Prototype development
- Sensory evaluation of products developed
- Consumer testing
- Shelf-life studies
- Packaging methodologies
- Nutritional analysis of the products developed
- Report writing and presentation
- Problem- based group work activities
- Focus groups
- Virtual learning environment including discussion boards.
- Multimedia sources including YouTube and Podcasts
- Research articles and case studies related to food product development
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |