Introduction

This course in food science and technology present an overview of food science and technology, focusing on the chemistry, product development and sensory evaluation techniques, food processing and preservation methods, food packaging techniques and food quality systems.

Duration

5 Days

Target audience

This workshop is suitable for those without prior knowledge of food science & technology and also for prospective entrepreneurs who is interested to venture into the food manufacturing businesses.

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

Course Objectives

At the end of this IRES training course, you will learn how to:

• Understand Food Trends & Opportunities
• Enhance Dairy and Its Applications
• Understand Food Additives
• Understand Food components and Labelling
• Understand Food Packaging
• Understand Science of Food Processing & Preservation

Course Outline

Module 1

• Food Trends & Opportunities
• Dairy and Its Applications

Module 2

• Food Additives
• Sensory Science

Module 3

• Food components and Labelling
• Food Packaging

Module 4

• Science of Food Processing & Preservation
• Novel Food Processing Technologies

Module 5

• Overview of Food Safety Management Systems

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training is residential and will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817

Tel: 020 211 3814

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 participants. You can have it delivered in our training center or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814 or mail [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before the course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]

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