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Exploring the Cutting-Edge Food Science and Technology

Importance of Food Science and Technology

Inculcating Food Science and Technology in our daily lives is the way to the future; here’s why.

  1. Food Safety and Security - The most significant importance of food technology is that it ensures food is available for consumption at all times and is safe by applying scientific knowledge and the latest innovations to maintain a quality and abundant food supply. 

  2. Innovation in the World of Food - You can consume frozen foods, canned foods, microwave meals, milk which keeps, snacks, nutritious new foods, more easily prepared traditional foods, and a huge variety in your diets, thanks to food science. 

  3. Food Science, in General, Makes Life Easy - The new generation is now addicted to consuming more sophisticated, convenient and readily available food, thanks to a busy society. This is where Food Science and Technology come into play. It makes our lives easier by producing easy-to-cook and convenient foods.


Important Topics in Food Science

Food Science and Technology comprise some core topics, which include:


Amazing Facts About Food Technology

  1. Do you know from where you get your chocolate banana chips or red velvet milk or mocha ice cream, or a new mix and match of flavours whenever you go to the supermarket? It is the work of food technologists. They develop new food products that must satisfy product performance, shelf life, and safety/regulation requirements. 

  2. Nicolas Appert is known as the "Father of Food Science." The French inventor introduced the concept of airtight food preservation.


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Conclusion

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FAQs on Food Science and Technology

1. Why should I choose Vedantu to study Food Science in Biology?

Vedantu’s study materials related to any particular subject and concept are thoroughly researched and written by experts. With the in-depth explanation of the concepts and relevant FAQs at the end, students can ensure their overall preparation of the topics for free - just by downloading the free PDFs.

2. What are the core topics to study under Food Science and Technology?

Core areas of study include Food chemistry, food safety and microbiology, food engineering, and food processing technologies.

3. Why is Food Science important in our daily lives?

Food Science has provided humans with the following:

  • Frozen foods

  • Canned foods

  • Microwave meals

  • Milk which keeps

  • Snacks

  • Nutritious hybrid foods

  • More easily prepared traditional foods

  • Huge variety in our diets

4. What careers can one expect after doing Food Science and Technology?

With special training in Food Science and Technology, you can expect exciting careers, such as

  • Product Development Specialist

  • Sensory Scientist

  • Quality Control Specialist

  • Technical Sales Representative

5. Genetic Mutation in food is an important part of food technology. Explain.

Genetically modified foods are extracted from organisms with some changes in their DNA, done with the help of genetic engineering. The technology introduces new desirable traits or controls the existing undesirable traits in food. This helps genetically modified food to get a good nutrient profile and makes them as safe as normal conventional food.