Food Chemistry

The chemistry of water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and minor components in foods.

FDSC-210 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Food Science

Course content

  1. 1Water in foodsComing
  2. 2Water activityComing
  3. 3CarbohydratesComing
  4. 4Starch and its behaviourComing
  5. 5ProteinsComing
  6. 6Protein functionalityComing
  7. 7LipidsComing
  8. 8Lipid oxidationComing
  9. 9Enzymes in foodsComing
  10. 10Maillard browningComing
  11. 11Food colours and flavoursComing
  12. 12Vitamins, minerals and additivesComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

The chemistry of water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and minor components in foods.

Part of the Agriculture & Food stream, typically taken in year 2.