Science and Technology of Plant Foods

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Investigate the physical and chemical behavior of plant-based raw materials and ingredients, with emphasis on parameters influencing finished product quality. FD SC 413 Science and Technology of Plant Foods (3) This course focuses on the unique importance of foods produced from plants to human health and wellness. The influence of cultural practices, harvesting and handling methods and processing technology on quality and safety of whole, fresh and processed food products using minimal processing and fermentation to preserve food products from plant sources will be emphasized.