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EP 26: The Recipe for Change: Food Scientists' Role in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion November 14, 2024. In this episode of Sci Dish, host Matt Teegarden is joined by a team of experts from Ingredion to discuss the critical role of food scientists in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the science of Food Community.
How Sugar Is Processed - IFT.org
Jul 1, 2020 · This month’s Processing column continues the theme of “How is it processed?” with a focus on sugar. In addition to exploring the history, market, and consumption of sugar, the column will outline the steps involved in processing and production.
Fermented Foods Processing: Flavor, Preservation, and Health
Aug 1, 2021 · Fermentation Chemistry. Fermentation is a biochemical reaction that extracts energy from carbohydrates without using oxygen. Under anaerobic conditions, microbes break down sugar into alcohol, acid, and/or gas to produce adenosine triphosphate to stay alive, but the microbes also produce ethanol, carbon dioxide, and lactic acid, which increase product shelf life and impart desirable sensory ...
Sugars: A Scientific Overview - IFT.org
There are myths, fads, and misconceptions associated with various aspects of our food supply, such as food additives and ingredients. Concerns and questions about sugars (caloric sweeteners) in foods have arisen.
Careers in Food Science - IFT.org
Food microbiologists play a critical role in making sure food is safe to consume. They have expertise in a variety of scientific disciplines. Food chemists develop and improve foods and beverages; analyze methods of cooking, canning, freezing, and packaging; and study the effects of processing on ...
Learn About Food Science - IFT.org
The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. Learn more about this exciting field and the positive impact in keeping our food safe, nutritious, delicious, and sustainable.
About Food Science and Technology - IFT.org
Episode 32: Global Food System Challenge Grand Prize Winners July 1, 2022. Join us to celebrate the Global Food System Challenge Grand Prize Winners. Representatives from the International Rice Research Institute, Solar Freeze, and WorldFish discuss their work and the role that the generous funding from Seeding The Future Foundation plays in helping to make healthier diets more accessible and ...
Everything You Want to Know about Gluten - IFT.org
What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that naturally occurs in a number of grains such as wheat, triticale, barley, rye and oats. As an ingredient, the two sub-proteins —glutenin and gliadin—form strands which strengthen dough and create pockets which trap the air released from leavening agents, such as yeast.
Why Food Science Matters - IFT.org
Why Food Science Matters. The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) unapologetically works to create awareness about the critical role food science plays in ensuring our planet’s food supply is nutritious, safe, sustainable, and abundant.
Types of Food Processing There are a wide variety of food processes across a range involving one or a combination of steps (unit operations) that can be done from the scale of a home kitchen to large production factories employing