Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LM Food Structure for Performance
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 36358
Module Lead	Dr Tom Mills
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
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Description	Food manufacturers are under constant pressure to provide ‘healthy’ and functional processed foods, while maintaining flavour and desirability. In order to achieve this, food products need to be understood and specifically designed to tackle problems. This module will introduce the fundamental structures that make up the majority of modern processed foods, and explore how processing and formulation affects the developed structure and subsequent texture and flavour. Fundamental information on emulsion science, crystallisation, heat/mass/momentum transfer, and standard measurement techniques will be provided through an online environment and will be needed to form the basis of the main content delivered during contact week. This core knowledge will then be applied to case studies of current research within the food structure research area. As a research led module it will develop student’s understanding of current formulation, processing, characterisation and evaluation methods being employed to develop future food products.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Discuss the fundamentals of microstructure and its importance for determining performance in food products Critically evaluate the methods available to characterise and predict behaviour in food microstructures Identify, plan and analyse routes for reformulating food products to allow development of healthier or more functional products.
Assessment	36358-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	20% group presentation (can be delivered online if needed); 80% written coursework assignment 2000 words (submitted via Canvas).
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