From a young age, I have always wanted to know how and why the things around me work. Science was one of my more well-liked subjects throughout my schooling years. I am able to excel in these subjects because I have developed a strong interest in them and I enjoy the process of learning new things. I have always wanted to go to university to study a science-based subject. While browsing through the variety of courses available in your university, I came across "Food Science" and it caught my attention. That was when I knew it would be the right course for me.
I have always enjoyed baking and cooking, as a result, I often bake with my family members. This means that I do have some prior knowledge of importance of nutritional values, convenience, safety and shelf life of foods. Food Science has actually been integrated into our everyday lives, and that is what makes it so appealing to me. The food industry is one of the largest industries in the world and I am eager to be part of this important industry, researching on how to produce food that is of better quality. Research that has previously been done by Food scientists have largely contributed to the higher quality of life experienced in many countries today, as compared to that of previous decades. To work with food is a heavy responsibility as people place their trust in those who produce the food they consume. I believe that it would be of great satisfaction for me to see a food
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My interest in Food Science is never-ending and I am really looking forward to finding out more about the food industry. I hope to gain the scientific knowledge and practical experience from this course so that I will be able to contribute to achieving a better quality of life in the
All these mentioned courses have a purpose. First, culinary arts. It is a necessity to eat, so it should be a necessity to be able to prepare food for one’s self. A recent study from ijr.com states that an estimated 30% of college students do not know how to boil an egg. So how many students know how to prepare a full meal? It’s questions related to this that shouldn’t have to be asked. Not knowing how to cook a meal affects the lifestyle of success. Even if a student is provided a meal is it healthy? Therefore, nutrition should be incorporated into a culinary
This article is about food technology and how is has evolved over time. The article talks about the food supply and the safety of it. The food system is changed drastically over time in farms and in factories all the time. People are not familiar with the production of agricultural and food manufacturing that designs a safe quality for our food today. The Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society that studies food and the technology and the industry they are made in. They have a mission to accomplish and the mission is to advance the science of food, and make food healthier for everyone. IFT task force called to develop a scientific review to inform the public about food and technology they are using and making now.
The documentary Food Inc. is a great example of commercial farming. The purpose of commercial farming is to mass produce food and animals, to feed the community. The concept of commercial farming could also go along food security. The community needs to make sure that there is enough food to feed the growing population at all times. The problem right now isn’t that there isn’t enough food, but rather that there is too much food. The Tyson company produces all kinds of meat to feed people around the country, and when doing so they tend to overproduce. With this overproduction, we are left with expired animals that cannot be produced into food for consumption, and in turn, provide extra parts that aren’t useful or helpful.
Firstly, within the Food sectors, technology is absolutely essential. This is due to the need to adapt,
I returned to UWM in 2012 to earn my Bachelor of Sciences in Nutritional Sciences. I will graduate this May. Then I will continue at UW-Green Bay in their dietetics program and then apply for my dietetic internship. Afterwards, I will continue my education to obtain a Master’s in Nutrition. My goal is to become a Registered Dietitian and provide healthy eating resources in various community settings. My two special interests in nutrition are nutrition for adolescent athletes to support their growth and development as well as their performance, and nutrition for disease prevention and management for adults.
Over the summer I had the pleasure to attend the Science of Gastronomy summer bridge. During this bridge we were able to learn about the chemistry that goes into making food, as well as the health and environmental benefits of producing and using organic ingredients when cooking. During the summer bridge we went on an interesting fieldtrip in which we traveled to an organic berry farm. At this farm we learned about the health benefits of organic berries, how they tend to the berries, and we were able to pick berries from the fields as we learned. After going to the berry farm we were treated to a visit to an organic dairy facility. At this facility we received a tour of the location, and at the end we were given a large scoop ice cream. During the main portion of the bridge, we made food from scratch.
We’re coming up with new, efficient methods to help innovate America. For example, water filters, which are basically filters that remove contaminants from raw water, and allow us to consume pure water. Many contaminants nowadays can be dangerous, and can cause damage. Food science/technology plays a key role in our daily lives, and it seems like we’re taking it for granted. Without food science, how would we know what’s in the food we’re eating? There would be no food labels, labeling if it’s a product of health, or a product we want to stay away from. The field is fabricating ways to even create ‘safe packaging’, which allows for a food to store all of its nutritional contents, without the drawbacks of traditional food
After high school, I hope to study Food Sustainability or Global Health. Both majors will allow me to focus on understanding and helping to solve issues facing the global population. Food sustainability and global health go hand in hand. Both deal with availability, scarcity and social justice issues that face humanity. My career goal is to work in the field either promoting sustainable agricultural practices or improving healthcare for everyone.
I have always been interested with working in the food industry. I am confident that I will do well in this field of work. I will be available to work full time once I graduate.
In this practice, those results and learning experience would be valuable in running my own business and working in the foodservice as a future dietitian, particularly in relation to sensory evaluation of texture modified food and skills for texture modification.
Food Process Engineering is still the major that I will apply for graduate schools. However, New Zealand is the place that I want to go to. Firstly, New Zealand is famous for its dairy and winery industries. Both of the industries are the ones that I am interested into. Secondly, located at an isolated island or continent, both Australia and New Zealand need the people with techniques in different fields. New Zealand is a better place for us to develop
Being a Vegan Chef would be my dream job because I already cook every single day and it has grown to be something that I encompasses my entire life and I love it. I spend so much time looking up recipes or scrolling through my Pinterest looking for new things to try or different ways to make recipes that are typically meat based such as sloppy joes, "bacon" or "ribs". I know most people might assume this position isn’t technically health based but it really is. A lot of the times in the healthcare industry in my opinion it seems like we diagnose illness and help people cope with this but I am more interested in trying to steer people away from type 2 diabetes, heart attacks and other illness that have a direct correlation with a poor diet.
Canned food that lasts for days, delicacies with different taste and color, fascinated my 10 year old mind. Walking through supermarkets always felt like a trip to wonderland. It still does. Amazed by how people come up with ideas when it comes to food production. All these coupled together aroused an undying quest for knowledge in the food industry. As my interest piqued over the years, I couldn’t help but strive to be a part of this industry that is brimming with creative ideas. My curiosity led me to research more on food production and I came to discover that food engineering is only but a fraction of a bigger picture which is Chemical Engineering. I wouldn’t be doing justice to narrow myself to one choice. Thus I pursued an exciting career in the world of Chemical Engineering
We commonly use the term “Molecular Gastronomy” in order to describe a new style of cuisine. Chefs now use tools from the science laboratory, and unusual ingredients from the food industry to expend their culinary possibilities. Officially, it is the scientific discipline that explains the chemical and physical transformations and mechanisms that occur while cooking. It also studies the social, artistic and technical side of gastronomy.
Molecular cuisine, a relatively new style of cooking, is taking the world by surprise and changing the way food is prepared, cooked and looked at. People are asking a lot of questions such as “Is it safe?,” What kinds of chemicals are used?,” “Who decided to start this whole thing?,” “How did it start, and when?,” and “What kind of equipment do the 'cooks' use?” These are all very good questions and the answers are out there, they just have to be found. Food and science have been combined to create something extraordinary called molecular cuisine.